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Learning and development is proud to present a new ticket system!  The Formstack ticket system will be available on desktops and in the kiosk.     Much like IT tickets, anyone can submit a ticket for support.     Please use this Formstack ticket system to submit ideas for any support you might need.     Once the ticket is submitted, learning and development will correspond with leadership to decide how we can get the resource and support you need to you.     Leaders, please encourage all staff to feel confident using the training Formstack.   As always, trainings are determined by leadership. Ideas for what will help staff support individuals are welcomed [...]

Program: Cresent (Aurora, MN) Employed with NHS Northstar: 1.6 years, and previous 5 years with ESI Laura was nominated by her supervisor, Fred, who shared, “The only reason I have not nominated Laura for one of the previous awards is because she doesn’t want to draw attention, but I have come to the determination that ignoring the amazing contributions she has made in the lives of the people who live at the Crescent house would be a disservice to her, and to the spirit of care that we try to live by here.” Laura is flexible with scheduling, always shows up when she says, and is self-sacrificing in the level of care she consistently gives. [...]

There is one week left of our April Clothing Drive. We’ve had great participation so far and appreciate those who have donated! Please see original email below for more information. In an effort to give back to the communities we live and work in, NHS Northstar is sponsoring a ‘gently used’ clothing drive for the month of April to benefit our local Salvation Army locations in Grand Rapids, Hibbing and Virginia. Springtime is typically when we all go through our winter clothing items and swap them out for spring and summer outfits (despite the impending winter storm coming this week)! If this describes you and you come across any ‘gently used’ items during April that [...]