Contact: Scott Samples, Public Information Coordinator
Phone: (772) 223-4920
Email: scott.samples@martinhealth.org   

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla., Sept. 25, 2012 – Martin Health System is partnering with PNC Bank to bring free monthly information sessions about health care topics and issues to residents of St. Lucie County.

The next session takes place Oct. 4 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Homewood Suites by Hilton in Tradition, located at 10301 S.W. Innovation Way in Port St. Lucie. Light snacks will be available.

Roberto Lugo, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon on staff at Martin Health System, will discuss the causes of joint pain, as well as pain relief options. Anyone interested in attending can RSVP by calling 1.866.361.HOPE (4673).

About PNC Bank: The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (www.pnc.com) is one of the nation’s largest diversified financial services organizations providing retail and business banking; residential mortgage banking; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. Follow @PNCNews on Twitter for breaking news, updates and announcements from PNC.

About Martin Health System: Martin Health System is a not-for-profit, community-based health care organization that has served the region for more than 70 years. It offers a continuum of care including preventative, primary and acute hospital care, as well as cancer and cardiac care, wellness and rehabilitation services. Its approximately 3,000 associates, 375 affiliated physicians and 900 volunteers provide care at 12 different locations serving Martin and St. Lucie counties. Martin Health is a seven-time winner of the Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals Award, has twice been named a Thomson Reuters 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals award winner, and received designation as a National Employer of Choice designee for 2009 and 2010-11. To learn more, visit martinhealth.org.