Astera Health

12-Week Everyday Wellness Program
2026-02-20 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Astera Health Legacy Campus – Browne Family Conference Room, 4 Deerwood Ave NW, Wadena, MN, 56482, United States
Join our 12-Week Everyday Wellness Program
What You’ll Learn:

Healthy Eating: Simple and sustainable nutrition tips
Physical Activity: Strategies to get moving and stay active.
Stress Management: Techniques to handle stress and improve mental well-being.
Behavior Change Tools: Practical steps to set goals and stay motivated.

Why Join?

Build habits that stick.
Receive support from a knowledgeable coach and a group of peers.

Who Can Join? You are eligible to enroll if you:

Are 18 years of age or older
Are not pregnant
Do not have diabetes
Have a BMI of 25 or greater

DATE: Fridays, starting Jan. 23, 2026, and running through April 10, 2026
TIME: 10 – 11 a.m.
LOCATION: Browne Family Board Room, Astera Health Legacy Campus
PRICE: Free – no charge to participants
Questions? Contact Anne Beastrom, RN, Diabetic Educator at 218-632-7113.

Heartsaver CPR/AED (Non-medical) Class
2026-02-23 16:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-27 16:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-22 16:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-31 16:00 - 22:00, 2026-10-19 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.

Health Care CPR Class – Basic Life Support (BLS)
2026-03-04 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-08 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-06 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-03 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-01 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-05 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-02 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-07 12:00 - 16:00 and 1 more date | 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

39th Annual EMS Night (Hybrid)
2026-03-10 17:00 - 21:00 | Karvonen’s Funeral Home, 419 2nd St. NE, Wadena, MN, 56482, United States
Astera Health will host its 39th Annual EMS Night program on Tuesday, March 10, from 5-9 p.m. at Karvonen’s Funeral Home in Wadena. This event will be hybrid with a YouTube Livestream option for those attending virtually. Registration is required for everyone to assist with food ordering and logging continuing education hours. REGISTER HERE
EMS Personnel:
First responders, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, emergency room nurses, emergency medical service educators, and emergency personnel from fire and police departments are encouraged to attend.
This four-hour program is designed to provide education for personnel in the EMS system.
Credits
This program meets the criteria for continuing education established by the National Registry of EMTs for three continuing education hours. This course has been approved by the Peace Officers Standards and Training Board (POST) for continuing education credit. Officers are expected to keep a record of the continuing education courses they have attended and be able to verify their attendance. Online registration is required to receive credit for the three continuing education hours (register here). Training vendors are encouraged to give officers a certificate of completion or other proof of completion for the officers’ records. The proof of completion must contain the name of the training provider, course title, instructor name, date, and hours attended.
Program Brochure and Agenda
Livestream link for virtual attendees (Goes live on 3/10)

Spring Into Self Care
2026-03-27 14:00 - 18:00 | Maslowski Wellness & Research Center, 17 5th St SW, Wadena, MN, 56482
Friday, March 27 | 2 – 6 p.m.Maslowski Wellness & Research CenterFREE & All Ages Welcome!
Ready to refresh your mind and body this spring? Join us for Spring Into Self Care, a fun, interactive community event focused on wellness, connection, and simple ways to care for yourself and your family.

Explore hands-on booths featuring:
Coping skills, mindfulness, and stress relief tools
Aromatherapy and mood-boosting essentials
Arts & crafts like tie dye and calming boxes
Massage therapy
Healthy eating tips + a Trail Mix Bar
Quick yoga or Zumba-style movement sessions
Parks and trails information to help you get outdoors
Live family-friendly music every hour
Therapy dog visits and animal therapy info
HOPE Center and library activities
Hobby stations including agates, puzzles, and diamond art

Enjoy popcorn, root beer floats, and time to connect with local organizations like Astera Health, Wellness in the Woods, and Sagent Behavioral Health.
Wander through interactive booths, try something new, and take home simple tools to support your well-being.
Sponsored by WadenaLAC – Local Mental Health Advisory Council and Astera Health.
Bring a friend and spring into self-care with us!

Donate Life Flag Raising Ceremony
2026-04-07 09:00 - 09:30 | Astera Health Main Campus – North Star Cafe, 421 11th St NW, Wadena, MN, 56482, United States
A Donate Life flag-raising ceremony will take place Tuesday, April 7, at 9 a.m. in the Astera Health Main Campus dining area. Donor families, transplant recipients, friends, and community members are invited to join us for guest speakers, coffee and muffins, and the raising of the Donate Life flag in honor of National Donate Life Awareness Month.

Bite Size Conversation: No Bones About It - It's Not Just a Woman Issue
2026-04-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Astera Health Main Campus – North Star Conference Room, 421 11th St NW, Wadena, 56482

SheMatters with Dr. Hala Madi
2026-05-14 17:30 - 19:00 | New York Mills Regional Cultural Center, 24 N Main Ave, New York Mills, Minnesota, 56567
Join us for SheMatters with Dr. Hala Madi on Thursday, May 14, at 5:30 p.m. at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center.
This meaningful event will feature an engaging conversation about women’s health through every stage of life, from adolescence to menopause and beyond. Dr. Hala Madi will discuss important topics, including obstetric care, birth control options, annual GYN visits, colposcopy services, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, abnormal cycles, menopause care, and infertility.
SheMatters is for women of all ages and is designed to inform, support, and empower women with trusted health information close to home.
Event DetailsThursday, May 145:30 p.m.New York Mills Regional Cultural Center
Register today!

Bite Size Conversation: What your Mama never told you about menopause
2026-05-18 17:30 - 18:30 | MN
Register today!

Foundation Golf Classic
2026-05-29 | Whitetail Run Golf Course, 13379 Leaf River Road, Wadena, MN, 56482, United States
Click to view sponsorship opportunities or purchase tickets.

Bite Size Conversation - Your Mental Health: Why Just Thinking Positive Doesn't Work
2026-06-04 17:30 - 18:30 | The Depot, 100 Aldrich Ave SW, Wadena, MN, 56482, United States

2nd Annual Ambulance Pull (June Jubilee)
2026-06-13 19:30 - 20:30 | The Depot, 100 Aldrich Ave SW, Wadena, MN, 56482, United States

Bite Size Conversation: EMS in Rural Communities
2026-06-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Astera Health Main Campus – North Star Conference Room, 421 11th St NW, Wadena, 56482

Cancer Center One Year Anniversary
2026-07-14 16:30 - 17:30 | 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.

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

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

Denim & Dueling Pianos
2026-09-12 | MN

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!
