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Category: 
Online > Video > Southeast

Title of entry: 
Rise: Early Mobility in the Surgical ICU

Issue or Publication date:
4/10/2025

Publication name: 
Medscape

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www.medscape.com

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Entry Essay: 
Emmy Award-winning (Boston/New England Region) documentary filmmaker, Jeffrey Teitler, captures the profound challenges and triumphs of patient mobilization in a surgical intensive care unit setting. Through intimate storytelling and real-time footage, this documentary reveals the emotional and physical struggles patients endure in their journey toward recovery. More than just survival, the film underscores the critical role of movement in restoring quality of life — showcasing the determination of patients, the dedication of medical professionals at Hartford HealthCare, and the hope found in every small victory along the way.