Nursing Student Aids Choking Victim

Shane Hawkins of NMU Dining and Tess Kostelec
Apr. 3, 2019 —
First-year nursing student Tess Kostelec said she is leaning toward a career in an emergency room because the fast pace, high drama and need to think quickly appeal to her. She recently found herself in a situation that involved all of those elements when she saved a student from choking at Northern Lights Dining. Her capable response impressed a staff member and reassured Kostelec that she could indeed thrive professionally in an ER.

River Valley Bank Supports Brain Tumor Center

Pictured (from left) are: River Valley Bank representatives Jeff Prophet, Mike Mattila, Ashley Cody, Jake Trucco and Lea Dziesinski; Shane Kentala of UPHS; Paul Mann of NMU; Greg Lahti and Dr. Sonia Geschwindt of UPHS Neurosurgery; NMU reps Megan Altekruse, Rob Winn, Joe Duffy, Amber LaCrosse, and Dan Raymond; Joy Osti of UPHS; Nick Shortreed of NMU; and Emily Wright of UPHS.
Apr. 3, 2019 —
River Valley Bank presented a $5,000 check to the Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center as the title sponsor of the Hope Starts Here Challenge. The event raises funds and awareness for the UMBTC, a collaborative effort between UP Health System, Northern Michigan University and the Superior Health Foundation. The UMBTC's mission is to empower patients and families dealing with brain tumors through advocacy, research, education and treatment.