Business Details
38 Years
experience
Your Trusted Medical Center in Nashville, TN
Siloam Health has been dedicated to serving Nashville's uninsured, underserved, and culturally marginalized communities since 1988. Founded on the principle of sharing the love of Christ through healthcare, we provide comprehensive medical care, community health initiatives, and student education programs. Our mission focuses on addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients from over 80 countries who speak more than 50 languages. With clinics in Melrose and Antioch, we combine volunteer-driven care with professional medical services to create a temporary medical home for immigrants, refugees, and low-income residents. Our interdisciplinary model trains future healthcare professionals while delivering culturally sensitive care that addresses social determinants of health.Through partnerships with local universities and community organizations, we've expanded our impact to serve thousands annually while maintaining our commitment to affordability and accessibility. Our history of innovation includes pioneering refugee medical screenings and community health worker programs that empower patients to navigate healthcare systems independently. Rooted in Christian values, we serve all individuals regardless of faith or background, treating every person as inherently valuable. Over 30 years of operation, we've adapted to Nashville's growing diversity while maintaining our core philosophy that healthcare should transform lives through love and compassion.
Services
Medical Care
Community Health
Student Education
Refugee Screenings
Whole-Person Care
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We provide culturally-sensitive care for patients from 80+ countries
- Our clinics serve Nashville's uninsured population since 1988
- We combine medical care with community health worker programs
- Our student education initiatives train future healthcare professionals
- We offer services in 50+ languages through interpreter networks
Services
Medical Care
Our medical care program provides comprehensive healthcare for Nashville's uninsured population. Using an interdisciplinary model, we address physical, emotional, and spiritual health needs while navigating cultural and language barriers. Patients receive affordable care through volunteer providers and professional staff.
Community Health
Community health initiatives extend care beyond clinic walls through health workers who educate immigrant populations. Programs target Arabic, Burmese, Nepali, and Spanish-speaking communities, improving health literacy and system navigation skills for sustainable self-care.
Student Education
Our student education programs train over 50 health professionals annually through partnerships with Vanderbilt, Belmont, Lipscomb, and Trevecca Universities. Students learn culturally-sensitive, whole-person care methods that they apply beyond our clinics.
Questions
What populations does Siloam Health serve?
We primarily serve Nashville's uninsured, immigrants, and refugees from over 80 countries who speak 50+ languages. Our services are available to all regardless of background.
Do you offer language interpretation services?
Yes, we provide interpretation in 50+ languages through our volunteer network to ensure clear communication for all patients.
How can I volunteer at Siloam Health?
We welcome volunteers as medical providers, interpreters, and administrative support. Visit our website to complete a volunteer application and attend orientation.
Are donations to Siloam Health tax-deductible?
Yes, as a nonprofit organization, your donations qualify as tax-deductible contributions under IRS guidelines. We provide annual donation receipts for tax purposes.
What community health programs do you offer?
Our community health workers provide education and support in Arabic, Burmese, Nepali, and Spanish-speaking communities, focusing on health literacy and system navigation skills.
