The NHS Northstar Blog

  • October 2025, Shining Star of the Month: Christine Giersdorf

    Published On: October 13, 2025

    Residential Services Supervisor @ Horizons (Chisholm, MN) Employed with NHS Northstar: 14.9 years Christine was nominated by Carla Schwartz and Anna Ruper, who shared the following: Christine is always willing to jump in and help out at any program. She puts the clients’ needs above all else and makes sure that the teams she works with feel supported. Even when times are tough, Christine comes through with a positive attitude and never complains. She works well under pressure and is able to come up with creative solutions to make the important things happen for the individuals we serve. An example was shared when Christine was with a client at an appointment. The client needed new [...]

  • October 2025, Employee Milestones and Welcomes

    Published On: October 8, 2025

    NHS Northstar wants to celebrate our staffs' milestones, whether they have worked here for 12 years, or they just started! We would like to recognize the following employee anniversaries and their years of service: October Anniversaries Serena Sanders, Horizons - 12 years Wendy Berg, Aldrich - 11 years Nathan Pickett, Balsam - 11 years Sauli Vuorela, Douglas - 5 years Melinda Stuke, Quest - 4 years Avery Tyson, Zenith - 4 years Tina Stodola, Grandview - 2 years Tracy Fischer, Hibbing Community - 2 years Kyle Langfeld, Nova - 2 years Frederick Berg, Crescent - 2 years Zachery Hays, Aldrich - 2 years Kayla Iwanski, Ivy - 2 years Jordan Olson, Keewatin - [...]

  • Employee Ownership Month – October 2025

    Published On: October 1, 2025

    October is here, and that means it’s time to kick off Employee Ownership Month.  This is a month dedicated to celebrating the heart and soul of our organization-YOU! Whether you’re working directly with individuals in our care or supporting behind the scenes in other ways, you make our mission possible every single day.  Your compassion, commitment and dedication to quality care is what makes our employee-owned company so special. All month long, we’ll be celebrating YOU with fun events, ESOP education, giveaways, and special surprises. Employees will be receiving emails throughout the month with information on how to participate!