The ratings on Lee Memorial Health System Board of Directors (Lee Memorial Health System), Fla.'s variable-rate hospital bonds have been affirmed at 'A+/A-1+' subsequent to the bank facility being extended to June 25, 2005. The long-term component of the ratings on the bonds reflects the credit quality of the obligor (Lee Memorial Health System). The short-term component of the ratings on the bonds is based on the credit quality of the liquidity provider (SunTrust Bank).