Tharwat came to Nashville from Egypt twelve years ago, after winning the immigration lottery. Today he's an American citizen, and he's proud of the life he's built here, raising three children and working alongside his wife at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
“I like that I can provide value through my work,” Tharwat says about his job as a floor technician at Vanderbilt. While he spends his days contributing to others’ health care, Tharwat has found a medical home of his own at Siloam Health.
"Siloam Health is like an angel of care for me,” Tharwat says, when reflecting on how his providers have helped him manage diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. “They not only see me at the clinic, but if I’m at home, they call and check on me to see how I’m doing. I’ve never seen this kind of care anywhere else.”
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Over the years, Tharwat’s care at Siloam has also extended far beyond physical checkups. When a heart concern required an expensive cardiac test, the patient referral team helped secure it at no cost. When he had trouble getting his medications, his provider arranged for them to be delivered to his home. And when Tharwat needs emotional or spiritual support, Siloam is there for that, too.
"They care for every part of me,” Tharwat shares. “If I have a social problem, they send me to a social worker. Or if I need prayer, they pray for me. I trust them because they help me and help many other people, too."
Thanks to consistent whole-person care that you help make possible, Tharwat can invest in the life he’s worked hard to build, whether it’s his work, his church, or his family. Tharwat and his wife are especially proud of their three children, who have put down their own roots in Nashville, including their youngest daughter, who is in her last year of pharmacy school at Belmont University.
“Siloam provides all I need to be healthy, and it’s really changed my life,” Tharwat shares. “From the doctors and the nurses to the front desk, everyone cares for me. I feel the love of Christ makes Siloam different from any other place.”
You can support neighbors like Tharwat by becoming a GLOCAL Partner who gives monthly. $50 per month will provide care for one person for one whole year!
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Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
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Join us on September 24, 2026, at The Village Chapel for a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. This will be a great opportunity to reflect on our shared mission and to get to know other volunteers who share your passion for whole-person health care. If you are a volunteer at Siloam we would love to celebrate with you. Email volunteercoordinator@siloamhealth.org for details.
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Community Health Worker Appreciation Week
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National Community Health Worker Awareness Week is August 25 to 29!
Siloam Health's community health workers are a vital part of our team, providing whole-person care for marginalized immigrants and refugees. They help neighbors navigate the health care system and connect to all kinds of resources so they can achieve their health goals. We’re so grateful for their role in building a healthier community!
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August is Make-A-Will Month—a time to prayerfully consider how your legacy can reflect your faith. Through planned giving, you can help Siloam Health share Christ’s love through compassionate care for years to come. Click the link to learn more about our Legacy Society and make a lasting impact for future generations!
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Volunteer Spotlight: Elizabeth Bell
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Elizabeth Bell, a volunteer nurse, first learned about Siloam from her church’s missions pastor, who encouraged the church to live as missionaries in daily life and show love and kindness wherever they are. That message has stayed with her. “Even though he had traveled the world, he continued to serve people from many nations right here in our community.” Elizabeth points to John 13:35 as a motivation: "This is how everyone will recognize that you are my disciples - when they see the love you have for each other."
That sense of welcome has continued at Siloam. “Throughout my career, I have worked in many places, but I have never experienced a welcome quite like this,” she said as she explained how the staff is always ready to help one another, and they were so patient and encouraging as she learned her way around.
In her role as a volunteer nurse at Siloam, Elizabeth helps room patients, assess walk-in needs, and support the providers. She seeks to offer a calm and welcoming presence to everyone she meets. “I am also working on improving my Spanish, and the patients have been so gracious as I learn.”
One patient stood out to her. “When we first met, he wanted to practice his English, so we did his assessment in English. The next time, he encouraged me to practice my Spanish, so we switched roles. We both laughed as we helped each other find the right words.” That experience meant a lot to Elizabeth because it reminded her how much we can all learn from each other.
If you’re interested in volunteering, we encourage you to explore available opportunities!
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