The NHS Northstar Blog
June 2026, Shining Star of the Month: Bethel Mae O’Brien
Residential Services Supervisor @ Forest (Buhl, MN) Employed with NHS Northstar: 1.8 years Nominated by: Alex Schmitt & Crystal Maki Alex shared the following: Bethel Mae is a great RSS. She checks in with us on how stuff is going at work and the client’s well-being. She tries really hard to find thing and ways to benefit the client and go the extra mile. I recognize that she also checks on staff in general and makes sure we are doing ok. She is very good with training and still comes in and shows me things once and a while. All the way around, she’s an awesome RSS and person. Forest wouldn’t be right without her. [...]
June 2026, Employee Milestones and Welcomes
NHS Northstar wants to celebrate our staffs' milestones! We would like to recognize the following employee anniversaries and their years of service: June Anniversaries Rochelle Tahija, Hibbing Community - 37 years Eric Larson, Linden - 18 years Anna Ruper, Administrative - 14 years Jessica Matteson-Bowman - 11 years Jamie Moberg, Hibbing Community - 8 years Roy Sanders, Grandview - 8 years Debra Slobodnik, Yellowstone - 8 years Susan Ollila, Linden - 7 years Nicole Squires, Accounting - 6 years Tina Young, Residential Services - 5 years Elizabeth Whiteford, Grand Rapids Community - 4 years Ramona Maki, Xanadu - 4 years Amy Southard, Hibbing Community - 4 years Charles Eades, Aldrich - 3 years [...]
May 2026, Shining Star of the Month: Megan Jylha
Residential Services Supervisor II @ Midway (Bovey, MN) Employed with NHS Northstar: 1.3 years Nominated by: Lexie Serfling Megan goes out of her way to make sure Midway is running smoothly, as well as other programs that may need help. Megan has cross trained at a few houses, so she is able to assist, and does so at the drop of a hat. She will help in all areas, from client cares to shopping for a program. She is more than willing to pitch in where she can. We appreciate her so much! We are proud to have Megan here at NHS Northstar! Congratulations, Megan! Take-Five We ask each of our Shining Star [...]
