RISE – Official Documentary – Published on Medscape, A WebMD Company
In this uplifting story within Hartford Hospital’s Surgical Intensive Care Unit, movement, dedication and determination are put to the test every day…and the results can be extraordinary!
RISE – EARLY MOBILITY IN THE SURGICAL ICU. Was released on Medscape April 10th, 2025. Produced by Jeff Teitler / Envision Films, Medscape, Hartford HealthCare and Anya Romanowski represents our 8th documentary-short film published on Medscape, which examines healthcare and humanity from the inside.
RISE was Produced by Anya Romanowski, Medscape, Hartford HealthCare and Envision Films – Jeff Teitler
HARTFORD HEALTHCARE – PR NEWSWIRE on RISE
FEATURING
JESSICA LEE, MD, FACS, ED PARSONS, JOHN W. MAH, MD, FACS, ROSE MICHALIK, RN, NISHANT D. MERCHANT, MD, FACS, GEORGIOS MIHALOPULOS, MD, MATTHEW LISSAUER, MD, FACS, ELIZABETH MOKRYCKY, KAITLYN MCCAUSLAND, PT. MILAGOS D., ALBERT RODRIGUEZ, MARISSA F., EMILY ARTZER, JESÚS L, ADRIAN EDWARDS, DONNA F., TAMARA PRICE, TRENT C.
SPECIAL THANKS
SPECIAL THANKS TO: HARTFORD HEALTHCARE, JEFFREV FLAKS, JEFFREV COHEN, MD FAGS, AJAY KUMAR, MD, ADAM STEINBERG, DO, FACS, FACOG, FEPMRS, JONATHAN GATES, MD, MBA, FACS, KENNETH ROBINSON, MD, AUDREYSILVER/RN, PATRICIA VERONNEAU, RN, GREG FRAMI RRT, EMT-P. RON KOWALCZYK, NIAMEY WILSON, MD, FACS, MD, MSCE, F. PERRY WILSON AND MELISSA TEITLER, JARAH TEITLER AND MASON TEITLER


We are so thankful to the many medical practitioners and patients, who allowed their events, lives and care to be captured.We would also like to thank the National Academy of Arts and Television Sciences – Boston/New England Regional Chapter. And lastly, to Peter Knox – your endless vision, belief and partnership in telling these stories are at the heart of what we do.

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