Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on May 20, 2016

What to know if you’ve suffered pelvic organ prolapse Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when an organ, such as the bladder, drops from its normal position and pushes against the wall of other organs and tissue. Though it is an important medical issue to address, the device commonly used to treat this condition poses serious health… read more

Posted in Health & Wellness on May 19, 2016

Though depression is commonly mistaken for sadness, it is much more than a state of mind. According to the National Institute of Mental Illness, depression is classified as an illness that interferes with daily life or functioning. According to the Kim Foundation on Mental Health Resources, 26.2 percent of individuals over the age of 18 suffer from a… read more

Posted in Community Outreach, Health & Wellness on May 17, 2016

Since opening its doors 16 years ago, The Gathering Place has provided Northeast Ohio with a much-needed support system for those whose lives have been touched by cancer. More than 35,000 people have received emotional, physical, spiritual and social empowerment through the wide variety of programs and services. Each year, Elk & Elk joins The Gathering… read more

Posted in Community Outreach, Health & Wellness on May 12, 2016

As a sponsor of the 14th Annual Milestones Autism Spectrum Disorder Conference, Elk & Elk is excited to help spread the word about the valuable tools and services provided by the organization. Milestones Autism Resources offers more than 900 resources on their website, including a variety of tool kits addressing common challenges faced by parents and… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness, Medical Malpractice on May 9, 2016

An analysis recently published by The BMJ claims medical errors are one of the most common causes of death in the U.S. The study estimates that medical errors are the cause of over 250,000 deaths per year, or nearly 700 each day. Based on the calculations, medical error ranks among the nation’s top three causes… read more

Posted in Community Outreach on May 3, 2016

  The Importance of Making Safe Decisions None 4 Under 21 & Choices Beyond 2016 On Tuesday, April 19, Elk & Elk joined Portage County Safe Communities in presenting the 14th Annual None 4 Under 21 and Choices Beyond Program. Each year nearly 2,000 students from area high schools travel to Hiram College to attend… read more

Posted in Firm News on May 2, 2016

In honor of National Burger Month, we asked Elk & Elk’s Partners to name their favorite Ohio burger spot. From specialty sauces to tasty toppings, each eatery has a unique take on the American staple. Read on for all the beef on their sizzling summer favorites. Where will you be celebrating National Burger Month?  … read more

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on April 8, 2016

Recent studies* indicate that users of fluoroquinolone antibiotics, including Cipro®, Levaquin® and Avelox® are twice as likely to suffer from aortic aneurisms and tears of the aorta—the largest blood vessel in the body. Last year, doctors wrote more than 26 million fluoroquinolone prescriptions to treat common infections. Unfortunately, these antibiotics have been linked to collagen… read more

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices, Health & Wellness on March 8, 2016

On Feb 22, a jury in Missouri awarded $72 million in damages to the family of Jacqueline Fox, a woman who died of ovarian cancer after using Johnson’s Baby Powder for genital hygiene for decades. Fox was just one of thousands of women from across the country who filed claims against Johnson & Johnson for failing to… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on February 26, 2016

What you need to know about Open and Obvious Hazards Slip and fall injuries are common in Ohio, but if a hazard is “open and obvious,” the property owner may not be responsible for your injuries. Proving negligence in a slip and fall case To better understand the open and obvious doctrine, let’s start with… read more