Radio Cadena Agramonte emisiora de Camagüey
Camagüey, Oct 16. - Dr. Liudmila Rodríguez González's office at the Policlínico Centro in Camagüey is much more than a medical space; it's a refuge where the everyday is transformed into something extraordinary.
Behind her door, the bustle of the city gives way to an environment dominated by the whispers of shared confidences and genuine laughter that breaks down barriers. Here, each personal story finds a listening ear that listens without judgment, creating a sanctuary where trust replaces prejudice.
Her specialty in Comprehensive General Medicine has led her to consistently extend a hand to key populations: Men who have Sex with Men (MSM), Trans individuals, and those living with HIV-Aids, ensuring they receive dignified treatment.
Her medical practice transcends the prescription of treatments and is based on an unwavering pillar: prevention. However, her method is far from the bureaucratic approach of an informational pamphlet; it is achieved through what a patient describes as "precise, very human advice."
She possesses the ability to discuss safe sex with a naturalness that dispels discomfort, yet it is always nuanced by a deep respect. She details the complex mechanisms of HIV transmission with the patience of an educator sowing knowledge in fertile ground. Thus, in her office, guidance about the virus loses its tone of a distant warning and transforms into a tangible act of care for the life of the person listening.
And in that care, there's one fundamental tool she masters: PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis). Patients who come with questions or interest in this medication that prevents HIV infection find in Liudmila a clear and accessible source of instruction. She explains, dispels myths, and guides. She knows that counseling is the first step toward the autonomy and health of key populations, and she stands as that indispensable beacon.
Behind the white coat is a woman, a mother who carries her responsibilities and fatigue. However, no one would notice. Every day, Liudmila chooses to leave her worries outside the office to deliberately offer love and a smile.
That smile isn't a formal gesture; it's a message of acceptance. For a trans person who has been rejected, for a young MSM who fears judgment, or for someone who has just received a positive diagnosis, that smile can be the first ray of sunshine on a day clouded by fear.
Dr. Liudmila Rodríguez González doesn't save lives with major surgeries, but with attentive listening, a timely word, and a smile that affirms: "You are safe here, we take care of you here." (Maykel Torres La Rosa/Radio Cadena Agramonte) (Photos: Courtesy of the interviewee and taken from the Internet)
