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2024 NDBA Regional
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LIVE WELL. WORK WELL.

MONTHLY HEALTH & WELLNESS NEWSLETTER
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JULY 2024 EDITION
Deneen Axtman Bernie Sinner Jamie Nelson
Beat the Summer Heat Cornerstone Bank BankNorth TruCommunity Bank
Fargo Casselton Garrison
Summer heat can be more than uncomfortable; it can threaten your
health, especially for older adults and children. Hot and humid weather
can make it more challenging for your body to cool down, leading NDBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
to heat-related illnesses. If left untreated, heat-related illnesses can
become life-threatening. In fact, heat-related deaths have been on the Pat Artz Pete Jahner Drew Olafson
rise in the United States. State Bank of Bottineau Kirkwood Bank and Trust United Valley Bank
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Bottineau Bismarck Cavalier
The CDC reports that heat-related deaths in the country
have been increasing, with approximately 1,602 occurring
in 2021, 1,722 in 2022, and 2,302 in 2023. 22 Paige Bjornson Lori Leingang LaDawn Schmitt
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. Fargo Bismarck Bismarck
Gregg Gess Jeff Leuthold Kathy Torske
Exposure to abnormal or prolonged heat and humidity without relief or Wells Fargo Bank American State Bank & Trust Co. Bravera Wealth
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adequate fluids can cause various heat-related illnesses. Here are some Fargo Williston Bismarck
common types of illnesses to keep an eye out for this summer:
Heat cramps 17 NDBA Peer Group Consortium Program Announced Tory Hart Amy Mazigian Joe Watzke
are a mild form of heat illness consisting of painful muscle cramps and spasms. These
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occur during or after intense exercise and sweating in high heat, so moving to a cool Bank Forward Gate City Bank Bell Bank
place to rest and stretch cramped muscles is important. Jamestown Bismarck Fargo
Heat exhaustion Member Meetings
occurs when a person cannot sweat enough to cool the body, usually due to not Savanna Hendrickson Tara McFadden
21 NDBA Ag Credit Conference Announced
drinking enough fluids during hot weather. A person suffering from heat exhaustion Bank of Tioga Choice Bank
must move to a cool place and drink plenty of water. Tioga Langdon
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Heatstroke
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occurs when your body temperature reaches 104˚F or higher within minutes. The NDBA SERVICES, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
person may also become confused or lose consciousness. The condition is the result
of untreated heat exhaustion and a serious medical emergency that must be treated BOARD LIAISONS
quickly by a professional. 28 Goyne and Hunt Receive GSB-Wisconsin Scholarships CHAIR
Jeff Weiler Kevin Dykema Deneen Axtman
Don’t let the summer heat get the best of you. Consider these tips to prevent heat-related illness: A New Era for the Mortgage Market? Cornerstone Bank Bravera Bank Cornerstone Bank
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• Drink plenty of fluids, but avoid alcoholic and caffeinated beverages (e.g., coffee, tea and soda) that can lead to dehydration.
• Eat light, refreshing foods. VICE-CHAIR Cayle Paulson Bernie Sinner
• Wear lightweight, light-colored and loose-fitting clothing. Dakota Heritage Bank BankNorth
• Apply sunscreen and wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses. Duane Bowman Harvey Casselton
Dakota Western Bank
• Do chores or other outdoor activities in the morning or evening. IN EVERY ISSUE Bowman
• Stay indoors as much as possible, or take breaks from being outside.
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Remembering these tips can help you beat the heat. Contact a doctor if heat-related symptoms don’t improve within an hour and seek immediate Alison Anderson Western State Bank
medical attention if the person has heatstroke. Bank of North Dakota Bismarck
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Lois Bednar Starion Bank
10 NDBA Education Events & Webinars Bank Forward Mandan
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40 Happenings NDBA STAFF
Rick Clayburgh Lisa Dolajak Ann Reich
44 Banker Classifieds President and CEO Communications and SVP of Strategic Partnerships
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Business and Database Jolene German NDBA GENERAL
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Mission Statement Angi Day Dorothy Lick tracy@ndba.com
SVP of Education
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