Hardin County Fair: September 4-9

If you’re interested in heading a bit west for a county fair, the Hardin County Fair starts today and runs through September 9.  There is FREE admission for all veterans on Tuesday, September 4 and FREE admission to those age 60+ on Friday, September 7. On...

Happy Labor Day 2018!

Our office would like to wish everyone in the Marion community a very happy Labor Day.  Enjoy your Monday!

Summer Survival Tips for Bee Stings and Sunburn

Whether you’re at a barbecue in your backyard or at the beach, summer fun can bring bee stings and sunburn.  If you suffer the wrath of a bee or wasp, gently push the stinger out as soon as possible with a blunt-edged object.  You can also remove the stinger...

Teeth Through Time

For most of human history, tooth problems were a terrible fact of life.  Ancient Spartan warriors would charge into battle with oozy abscesses in their gums.  High-society women in 18th-century France would politely cover their rotting teeth with hankies when they...

Another Favorite Quote

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”   — Eleanor Roosevelt

Summer Survival Tips for Poison Ivy

Summer fun carries the potential for poison ivy.  Although the plants are not really poisonous, they have a sticky, long-lasting oil called urushiol that can cause an itchy, blistering rash after it touches your skin.  Washing the exposed areas with soap and water...

Marion County Fair: July 2-7, 2018

It’s Marion County Fair time!  This year marks the 168th year of the county fair.  It runs July 2-7, 2018.  Daily admission is $8, kids 10 and under are FREE.  Weekly passes are $25 and rides are sold separately.  Parking is FREE.  Here are the daily events:...

Congratulations River Valley High School Graduates!

Today is River Valley High School’s graduation day!  All of us at Dr. Danielak’s office would like to congratulate all of the graduates and wish them the best with their future endeavors.

Safe Medication Storage and Disposal Practices

A national survey concluded that more than half of the individuals that they surveyed who misused opioids did not have a prescription.  Many received the drugs for free from friends or relatives.  This diversion can be reduced by removing the excess opioids throughout...