Tri-County Health Care CEO descend for diabetes

Joel Beiswenger, Tri-County Health Care president and CEO, rappelled down the 26-floor Hyatt Regency Minneapolis for the American Diabetes Association’s Over the Edge Descend for Diabetes on Friday, Sept. 29.

Beiswenger agreed to make the descent if Tri-County employees could raise at least $1,000 for the American Diabetes Association. Employees accepted the challenge, dubbing their mission “Toss the Boss,” and raised a total of $1,216 by hosting Jeans Day, Penny Wars and Get Fit Don’t Sit Day.

Many of Beiswenger’s family members gathered at the base of the building to cheer him on. When asked how his grandfather would handle the event, Beiswenger’s young grandson Conner predicted that he would probably be “a little bit scared.”

Once he made it to the ground, Beiswenger declared that the experience was exhilarating. “It was a little scary, those first couple steps, but it was safe, a great event, and I’m looking forward to doing it again next year,” he said.

To see a full video of Beiswenger’s descent, visit Tri-County’s Facebook page.

ABOUT TRI-COUNTY HEALTH CARE

Tri-County Health Care is a private, not-for-profit health care system located in Wadena, Minnesota. It offers care services such as minimally invasive surgery, cancer care, diagnostic imaging, obstetrics and rehabilitation. Tri-County operates a 25-bed hospital and medical clinic in Wadena, as well as six satellite clinics and three physical therapy clinics across Todd, Wadena and Otter Tail counties. Satellite clinic locations include Henning, Bertha, Ottertail, Sebeka, Verndale and Baxter. Visit www.tchc.org.