A Stronghold of Medical Power

A Stronghold of Medical Power / Regina Coyula
Regina Coyula, Translator: Unstated

The phrase was spontaneous; Ameijeiras Brothers Hospital is one of the
last bastions of medical power. My husband is a patient there and I go
every day. Unlike other hospitals, I don't have to "move there" bringing
my own bedding, fan, light bulbs, cleaning supplies and of course the
food; barely a bucket for those who would prefer to bathe in hot water.

The building is clean and air-conditioned, the rooms have televisions
and telephones, the staff is friendly, the doctors there seem real
doctors with long-sleeved coats and ties. The food is not very varied,
but decent and served in earthenware dishes, not the infamous tin trays.
The operation isn't the best with regards to the lack of elevators in
service, serious in a hospital of 25 floors, but this is just a nitpick
after so many benefits.

So yes, what should be the norm is the exception. And I'm not talking
about the television and telephone. Nor even the air conditioning.

July 12 2012

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