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City's new partnership with Martin Health System benefits residents

Posted: Jan. 9, 2012

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A new partnership between the City of Port St. Lucie and Martin Health System will help bring memorable events and performances to the city while ensuring healthy recreational opportunities for adults and children at the Civic Center.

Formerly known as Martin Memorial Health Systems, Martin Health System is now the city’s Naming Rights Partner for the Port St. Lucie Civic Center Village Square. In recognition of the partnership, the outdoor stage in front of the Civic Center has been renamed, “Martin Health System Village Square.”

The three-year partnership was formed under the city’s new Pillar Partner program, designed to offset costs of the Parks and Recreation Department’s programs, events and places, and to raise awareness of the many services Martin Health System provides to local residents.

In becoming the first organization to join the Pillar Program, Martin Health System has been designated as Official Health Care Partner of the Civic Center.

Other terms of the agreement include:

  • Presenting sponsorship of the St. Patrick’s Day Festival and Parade
  • Title sponsorship of the city’s annual Bonfire and Hayride
  • Hole sponsorship at the Saints at Port St. Lucie Golf Course
  • Future partnership for an annual health fair at the city’s Community Center

“It’s a natural fit for the city to join forces with Martin Health System, which has a long history of community involvement and has been such an important part of the city’s growth and success over the years,” said Mayor JoAnn M. Faiella. “They have shown us once again their commitment to our residents, and we appreciate all they do.”

Miguel Coty, vice president and chief marketing communications officer for Martin Health, said collaborating with the city is an exciting opportunity for the health system.

“Martin Health has been providing care for Port St. Lucie residents for nearly 30 years and we felt this was a great chance to partner with the city in a way that can benefit many different people,” Coty said.

Martin Health will break ground on a new 90-bed hospital in the Tradition Center for Innovation this spring. The new hospital will be an important anchor in the Tradition biotech cluster, and will help bring an estimated 400 jobs to the region.

About Port St. Lucie: The City of Port St. Lucie is the 9th largest city in Florida, with a population of 165,000 and an area of 116 square miles. It attracts a vibrant mix of people because of its low crime rate and the optimistic vision of leaders in business, government, educational and social institutions. As a new hub for high-tech industries such as digital animation and biotech research, Port St. Lucie offers diverse economic opportunities, clear guidelines for prosperous and sustainable growth, and state-of-the-art infrastructure ready to support development and investment. The city’s attractive environment and top-rated park system stand out in southeast Florida, and its growing arts community, scenic river and top-rated golf courses make it truly “A City for All Ages.”

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 preventive, primary and acute hospital care, as well as cancer and cardiac care, wellness and rehabilitation services. Its approximately 2,900 Associates, 375 affiliated physicians and 900 volunteers provide care at 12 different locations serving Martin and St. Lucie counties. Martin Health System is a six-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.

For more information, contact:
Ed Cunningham
Communications Director
City of Port St. Lucie
(772) 871-5219

Scott Samples
Public Information Coordinator
Martin Health System
P.O. Box 9010
Stuart, FL 34995
(772) 223-4920
(772) 708-3319 (cell)
(772) 286-4099 (fax)