About Astera Health

Astera Health is a private, not-for-profit healthcare corporation committed to providing personalized services that improve the health of the communities we serve. An 11-member volunteer governing board presides over the hospital, which is accredited by the Joint Commission and certified by the Minnesota Department of Health as a HealthCare Home.

Wadena and the surrounding communities have supported AH in many ways since 1925, and they are the reason for our success and strength in operations.

About Wadena, Minnesota

Located in the heart of Minnesota, Wadena is a charming town nicely located a short drive from countless lakes, beautiful parks and great hunting. Wadena is a perfect, little, close-knit community that is a great place to visit and a safe place to raise a family, start a business or retire. 

Plus, we are within a short driving distance from

• 90 miles from Fargo
• 90 miles from St. Cloud
• 150 miles from Minneapolis

At the end of the day, treat yourself to a meal at any one of our great restaurants, catch a movie at the historic Cozy Theater in downtown Wadena or participate in one of the many activities the city has to offer.

Wadena is a great place to visit and a wonderful place to live! Wadena has something for everyone that will both relax and rejuvenate you, any time of the year.