Lakeland, FL – Moody’s Investors Service recently reaffirmed Lakeland Regional Health’s A2
stable rating in advance of public bond financing. The affirmation and assignment of the A2,
according to Moody’s, reflects its expectation that Lakeland Regional Health Systems, Inc.
will remain the distinct market leader and essential provider in and around Polk County.
“We are extremely thankful for the support and leadership of our Board of Directors, and to
our physicians, nurses, clinicians and our entire team for the exceptional care they provide to
our patients and their families that allows us to remain an innovative and financially strong
health system,” said Danielle Drummond, MS, FACHE, Lakeland Regional Health President and
CEO.
About Lakeland Regional Health
Not-for-profit Lakeland Regional Health reaches beyond its hospital walls to promote
wellness, education and discovery in new places and new ways, providing a wide range of
inpatient and outpatient healthcare services at its Medical Center, Hollis Cancer Center and
ambulatory care locations. Lakeland Regional Health earned Most Wired Advanced and Most
Wired status six times since 2013 and has earned workplace awards from Forbes, Gallup and
Becker’s Hospital Review. Its 892-bed comprehensive tertiary referral hospital, Lakeland
Regional Health Medical Center, operates the Jack and Tina Harrell Family Institute for
Advanced Cardiovascular Medicine; a Level II Trauma Center; the Carol Jenkins Barnett
Pavilion for Women and Children, which includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; and
the Bannasch Institute for Advanced Rehabilitation Medicine.
