The NHS Northstar Blog

  • September 2025, Shining Star of the Month: Bradley Blaine

    Published On: September 15, 2025

    Direct Support Professional II @ Rosewood (Chisholm, MN) Employed with NHS Northstar: 2.1 years Brad was nominated by his coworker, Stephanie Lee and Regional Director, Carla Schwartz. They said Brad is wonderful! He is always willing to go above and beyond to support the individuals at his program and at other programs as well. He has a positive attitude and will jump in smiling, making the best out of every situation. Brad makes himself available to help both clients and staff alike. He is dedicated, kind, and ALWAYS moving. He good role model to new staff coming in and is willing to assist with training and helping them learn the DSP role. We are proud [...]

  • DSP Appreciation Week – Day 5 Winners

    Published On: September 15, 2025

    We hope you all had a wonderful week!  Thank you again for EVERTHING YOU DO! It is noticed and appreciated!! It was also a lot of fun seeing some of you in the homes and offices during the Coffee and Cookie visits! Congratulations to the Day 5 and final winners of our random drawing for prizes: Tarsia Mattila, DSP at Evans in Virginia, won the drawing for the Smart TV Dawn Poppenhagen, DSP with Community in Virginia, won the drawing for the Halloween Basket We will be in contact with the winners to coordinate delivery of the prizes! Take care!!  

  • DSP Appreciation Week – Day 4 Winners

    Published On: September 12, 2025

    DSP Appreciation Week! What a great time to say THANK YOU to our Amazing Direct Care Workers!!! Congratulations to the Day 4 winners of the random drawing for prizes: Laura Berg, DSP at Crescent in Aurora, won the drawing for an Arctic Cooler Alissa Hilton-Spires, DSP with Community in Grand Rapids, won the drawing for the Coffee, etc. Basket We will be in contact with the winners to coordinate delivery of the prizes! Hope you’re all having a great week!!