SYNOPSIS
HARTFORD, Conn. — June 2026 — Rise – Early Mobility in the ICU, a short-form documentary,, published on Medscape, received two prestigious honors from the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE). in its 2026 Awards of Excellence competition.The film earned a National Silver Award and a Regional Gold Award, recognizing outstanding achievement in editorial content and storytelling. The ASBPE Awards of Excellence are among the most respected honors in business journalism and publishing, celebrating exemplary work produced by magazines, newsletters, digital media, and video organizations across the country.
Behind The Story
Rise chronicles the remarkable journey of critically injured patients, and their healthcare teams as they work to regain independence while still on life support.
"Seeing someone take those first steps after an injury or illness is a reminder that there is hope...and that is being manifested right in the ICU.
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The American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) is the professional association for full-time and freelance editors, writers, art directors, and designers employed in business, trade, association, and specialty publications. The organization’s annual Awards of Excellence program honors the highest standards of editorial quality and journalistic achievement.
Jeff Teitler
Producer • Director • Envision Films
Jeff Teitler is an award-winning filmmaker, founder of Envision Films, and Professor of Filmmaking at Central Connecticut State University. Through documentaries, commercial productions, and short-form media, his work explores medicine, public health, and the fine and performing arts.
