Astera Health celebrated 100 years of being your trusted partner for life on Jan. 30. Over the last century, Astera Health has endured hardship but rose to every challenge. Thank you for being a part of the journey!
Words from Astera President & CEO Joel Beiswenger
Astera Health has reached another truly great milestone. On January 30, 2025, we celebrated our centennial. The changes in the care we provide over the years are, of course, substantial. Whether it is about the building, equipment, people, or processes, we constantly strive to improve our safety, quality, and experience for our patients. I’m proud to contribute to the health of our communities, building on decades of improving the lives of people who call Central Minnesota home.
This milestone was not achieved without challenges and hardship. I recognize the tireless efforts of staff members, providers, nurses, and business partners who helped Astera Health become a premiere home for healthcare. In the last few years, we have welcomed many moments of growth, from our new building to the many new faces that grace our hospital halls. Our Foundation celebrated 30 years of giving and is currently on a mission to raise funds for our new cancer center. Our orthopedics team recently completed its 1,000th joint replacement. These are all just numbers, but they represent the people we have served, which makes these numbers very special.
Please remember the impact rural hospitals have on people in small towns across the United States. Without them and the care they provide, there would be more miles to travel for care. Also, remember the people who care for you and your family. Many of them make sacrifices every day to keep our quality of care high and their patients at Astera Health safe. Thank you for your support of Astera Health over the past 100 years. I am confident that our traditions and efforts will last for many generations yet to come.
Reflecting on 100 years
2025 will be a year of reflection that sets the table for future growth for Astera Health. Throughout 2025 Astera will celebrate its rich history of being your trusted partner for life. Please follow Astera Health on social media as we will be sharing moments from our past. We welcome our readers and followers to share their thoughts and stories on our 100-year milestone. Were you born at one of our facilities? Did you have a provider that really changed your outlook on personal health? These are the kinds of stories that push us to be even better. Please share in the comments section!
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