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Strengthening communication between caregivers and patients should be a top priority for reducing health care costs and improving patient experience, according to a new poll of U.S. health care quality improvement professionals conducted by Milwaukee-based ASQ.

Well City Milwaukee has earned Milwaukee its second Well City USA Award, making it the only city in the nation to receive the designation from the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) twice.

According to a nationwide survey conducted by New York-based Lambda Legal, primary care for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) populations may be compromised by gaps in care that negatively impact clinical quality and health outcomes.

A surgical team from Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee has performed the world’s first neurosurgery using newly-cleared technology for planning and resection. The surgery took place earlier this month.

An affiliate of Phoenix, Ariz.-based U-Haul International Inc. purchased the 395,000-square-foot former Harley-Davidson plant in Wauwatosa, which the company shut down in 2011, for $5.25 million, according to state records.

Riverfront Plaza, a 6-story office building located at 1110 N. Old World Third St. on the Milwaukee River in downtown Milwaukee is for sale.

The Hide House, a series of connected former tannery buildings in Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood that now provides space for an eceletic mix of small firms, start-ups and creative tenants, is for sale.

The Bog, an 18-hole golf course in Saukville that was designed by golf legend Arnold Palmer, was recently listed for sale.

Marquette University continues to acquire real estate on the west side of downtown Milwaukee. The university recently purchased the Herzing University building, located at 525 N. 6th St., for $1.465 million, according to state records.

Judson & AssociatesJesus E. and Thaime L. Nanez purchased 3,336 square feet of space at 4511 S. 6th St.,...