08/25/2026
My name is Guylème Delmas. I am 44 years old, I live in Lavout, and I work as a cabinetmaker. I am also a husband and a father, and being able to provide for my family is very important to me.
In mid-August, I became seriously ill. I had a high fever, headaches, a sore throat, was coughing and I could barely eat for an entire week. At first, I thought it was just a simple fever, so I did not go to the hospital. As my illness was becoming worse, it started affecting me emotionally. I am a father, and I could see that I was too weak to get up and go to work. I worried about how I would take care of my family. I did not tell my wife how worried I was because I did not want her to be afraid.
My physical weakness became so severe that I eventually realized I needed to see a doctor. I chose the Felisane Health Center because my family had already received care there during my wife's pregnancy. It is also the health center closest to where I live. My brother-in-law had to take me there. When I arrived, the staff welcomed me and registered me. I was so sick that I do not remember everything clearly. As I was in a critical state they examined me and ran several tests. Because I was extremely weak, they gave me intravenous fluids to help stabilize me.
What stayed with me most was the way I was treated. The staff took their time with me and showed me patience and kindness. I remember being nervous when I had to receive an injection, and the nurse reassured me and told me not to be afraid.
After taking my medication, I am doing much better now. I can even ride my motorcycle again, and I will return for my follow-up appointment so they can continue monitoring my condition.
I keep thinking about what it means to have a health center like Felisane right here in my community. If I had needed to go all the way downtown while I was that weak, it would have been much more difficult. Here, I was close to home, and I received care I needed.
I want to thank everyone at Felisane. The nurses were constantly checking on me and making sure I was doing well. In all my experiences with hospitals, this was the first time I felt that kind of care. As a Christian, I believe God is part of the work being done here, and I pray that He continues to strengthen the staff and bless their efforts.
I will continue to support the growth of this health center because I have personally experienced why this work matters.
