During our visit to the MICU, the strain and struggle against an increasingly mortal virus was painfully apparent. During the Winter surge of 2020, nurses and frontline workers faced death in a volume that few had experienced before; whether accompanying relatives and patients in their final moments over video call or the long trip to the morgue.

Even so, MICU staff found optimism in one another and in the promise of a vaccine on the horizon. 

See new images from inside the Medical Intensive Care Unit during the shift change in Dark’s multimedia piece <a href="https://utah-health.shorthandstories.com/keep-breathing-covid/index.html">Keep Breathing.</a>

During our visit to the MICU, the strain and struggle against an increasingly mortal virus was painfully apparent. During the Winter surge of 2020, nurses and frontline workers faced death in a volume that few had experienced before; whether accompanying relatives and patients in their final moments over video call or the long trip to the morgue. Even so, MICU staff found optimism in one another and in the promise of a vaccine on the horizon. See new images from inside the Medical Intensive Care Unit during the shift change in Dark’s multimedia piece Keep Breathing.

During our visit to the MICU, the strain and struggle against an increasingly mortal virus was painfully apparent. During the Winter surge of 2020, nurses and frontline workers faced death in a volume that few had experienced before; whether accompanying relatives and patients in their final moments over video call or the long trip to the morgue.

Even so, MICU staff found optimism in one another and in the promise of a vaccine on the horizon. 

See new images from inside the Medical Intensive Care Unit during the shift change in Dark’s multimedia piece <a href="https://utah-health.shorthandstories.com/keep-breathing-covid/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep Breathing.</a>

Unit on the Brink: E8 - Saying Goodbye

CLINICAL takes you on an immersive journey into the inner workings of a hospital, offering a rare glimpse into the heart of an institution that is both complex and essential to our well-being. Hosts Stephen Dark and Mitch Sears guide listeners through the hidden and often overlooked corners of the hospital, shining a light on the unsung heroes who perform critical, behind-the-scenes roles. Through engaging storytelling, they uncover the untold, compelling lives of these individuals whose remarkable efforts, sacrifices, and dedication bring a human touch to the medical professionals we rely on in times of illness. These intimate stories reveal the depth of compassion, resilience, and humanity in those who care for us when we need it most.

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