The NHS Northstar Blog

On August 2, 2025, NHS Northstar clients and staff participated in Chisholm's annual, Doc Moonlight Graham Days parade with a fun and inspiring "Field of Dreams" themed float. The float was awarded "Most Creative" by parade judges. Thank you to all those who participated! We had a great turnout and fun all-around.

NHS Northstar wants to celebrate our staffs' milestones, whether they have worked here for 24 years, or they just started! We would like to recognize the following employee anniversaries and their years of service: July Anniversaries Cindy Lervik, Community Services - 24 years Michelle McComesky, Yellowstone - 17 years Jeff Cummings, Yellowstone - 11 years Luana Fanth, White Pine - 11 years Paul Zbacnik, Yellowstone - 11 years Beverly Landey, Viking - 11 years Dale Pionk, Virginia Community - 11 years Dawn Poppenhagen, Virginia Community - 11 years Jessica Erickson, Grand Rapids Community - 11 years Andrea Miller, Grand Rapids Community - 11 years Tamra Swing, Grand Rapids Community - 11 years Kimberly [...]

Direct Support Professional II @ Grandview (Virginia, MN) Employed with NHS Northstar 7.4 years Justin was nominated by his supervisor, Pauline Peterson. Pauline shared that Justin has gone above and beyond to help their new client feel welcomed and integrated into their home. Justin has come up with tasks and goals to help the new client transition into his "apartment" at Grandview. Justin has taken time to get to really know the client’s likes and dislikes, to help him feel comfortable there and with his new roommates. Justin has also helped the current clients transition with their new roommate and make Grandview flow smoothly. We could not forget to mention that Justin is a talented [...]