Standard&Poor's Rating Services affirmed its 'A/A-1' rating on Lee Memorial Health System Board of Directors (Lee Memorial Health System), Fla.'s hospital variable-rate demand bonds series 1997B due to the bank facility being extended to June 24, 2010. The long-term component of the rating is based on the obligor. The short-term component of the rating is based on Sun Trust Bank. The stable outlook is based on the obligor.