Astera Health

Cancer Center One Year Anniversary
2026-07-14 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | Astera Health/CentraCare – Coborn Cancer Center, 421 11th St NW, Wadena, MN, 56482, United States
Please join us for a special evening celebrating the one-year anniversary of our Cancer Center — a milestone made possible through your generous support.
To mark this occasion, we will be unveiling our donor recognition plaques and digital donor screens, highlighting the individuals and organizations who have helped bring this vision to life.
When: Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 4:30 p.m.
Where: Cancer Center – 421 11th St. NW, Wadena, MN 56482
RSVP by July 7 by adding attendees below, or by contacting Kim Beiswenger at 218-631-7499 or kim.beiswenger@asterahealth.org.

Bite Size Conversation: Tax Strategies for Charitable Giving
2026-07-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Astera Health Main Campus – North Star Conference Room, 421 11th St NW, Wadena, 56482

Joel Beiswenger Retirement Party
2026-07-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Astera Health Main Campus – North Star Conference Room, 421 11th St NW, Wadena, 56482
You’re invited to join us in celebrating President & CEO Joel Beiswenger as he retires after 30 years of dedicated service to Astera Health. Joel’s leadership has helped shape our organization and strengthen healthcare for Wadena and the surrounding communities.
Feel free to stop by to celebrate his impact, share your well-wishes, and thank him for his many years of service. No registration is needed.

EMT-Basic Course (Hybrid)
2026-07-30 18:00 - 22:00 | Astera Health Legacy Campus – EMS Education, 415 Jefferson St. N, Wadena, MN, 56482
What: Join us for our next EMT-Basic Course! Classes will be on Mondays and Thursdays via MS Teams. There will be a couple of in-person Saturday skill days with dates TBD.
AHA BLS/CPR is included in this course.
When: July 30, 2026 – November 5, 2026. Mondays, Thursdays, and a couple of Saturdays
Where: Legacy Campus – Old ER Entrance on Northeast end of the building – 415 Jefferson St N, Wadena, MN, 56482
Price: $1,200 (due on the first day of class, unless the candidate is with a department – invoiced later) Class size limit: 15
Course instructors: Richie Rexach
Additional Information: Contact EMS Education Coordinator Tom Krueger at 218-632-8738

Health Care CPR Class – Basic Life Support (BLS)
2026-08-05 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-02 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-07 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-04 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-02 12:00 - 16:00 | Astera Health Legacy Campus, 415 Jefferson St. N, Wadena, MN, 56482
Health Care Provider CPR classes are for health care providers needing certification. Skills are taught for victims of all ages. Upon completion of the four-hour course, you will be certified for two years through the American Heart Association. Class sizes are limited to 10 students and pre-registration is required. Classes are held at the Astera Health – Legacy Campus. Park in the north lot and enter through the old ER entrance door. 415 Jefferson St. N Wadena, MN 56482

Bite Size Conversation: Are you getting enough protein in your diet?
2026-08-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Astera Health Main Campus – North Star Conference Room, 421 11th St NW, Wadena, 56482
Register by August 13!

Car Seat Clinic
2026-08-20 15:00 - 19:00 | Astera Health Legacy Campus, 415 Jefferson St. N, Wadena, MN, 56482
Working in cooperation with Todd-Wadena Healthy Connections, Astera Health is pleased to host an upcoming car seat clinic!
Certified car seat instructors will provide you with the information you need to ensure your child’s car seat is safe, the right size, and installed correctly. It only takes 20 minutes!
Contact: Sarah Riedel at sarah.riedel@asterahealth.org or 218-632-8741.
When: Thursday, Aug. 20, 3-7 p.m.
Where: Astera Health Legacy Campus Ambulance Garage at 415 Jefferson St. N, Wadena, MN 56482

Bite Size Conversation: Your Mental Health - "From MN Nice to Clear and Confident"
2026-09-01 17:30 - 18:30 | Wadena Public Library, 210 1st St. SW, Wadena, MN, 56482
Register by Aug. 27!

Denim & Dueling Pianos
2026-09-12 | Minnesota
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5th Annual Pink Flannel and Fizz
2026-10-02 17:00 - 20:30 | Astera Health Main Campus, 421 11th St NW, Wadena, Minnesota, 56482
Register for our 5th annual Pink Flannel and Fizz Breast Cancer Awareness event!

Heartsaver CPR/AED (Non-medical) Class
2026-10-19 16:00 - 22:00, 2026-12-28 16:00 - 22:00 | Astera Health Legacy Campus – EMS Education, 415 Jefferson St. N, Wadena, MN, 56482
Heartsaver CPR is for those who need or are interested in learning or becoming certified in CPR. With the knowledge and skills learned in each class, you can save a life!

Skills taught are especially valuable for those in daycare or babysitting, airline personnel, security guards, and those with family members at high risk for sudden cardiac emergencies. The Heartsaver CPR class teaches how to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies, including cardiac arrest and choking. Skills are taught to respond to victims of all ages. Completion of either course provides a two-year certification through the American Heart Association. Cost is $75 for CPR. Class sizes are limited to 10 students and pre-registration is required. Classes are held at the Astera Health – Legacy Campus. Park in the north lot and enter through the old ER entrance door. 415 Jefferson St. N Wadena, MN 56482.
Anyone seeking additional information about group classes or pediatric Heartsaver (for daycare/childcare workers) should call or email Astera Health EMS Education Coordinator Tom Krueger at 218-632-8738 or thomas.krueger@asterahealth.org prior to class.
