2008-08-14 23:28:03 -

www.sunlinkhealth.com - SunLink Health Systems, Inc. (AMEX:SSY) announced today that it expects to report its results for the fourth fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2008 and conduct its conference call on Wednesday, September 17, 2008. The conference call will start at 11:00 A.M. (ET).

The call will include a question and answer session where the company will address questions.

Questions may be submitted in advance of the conference call via e-mail to investorcallQ4@sunlinkhealth.com. The dial in number for the conference call is 1-866-283-9485

A replay of the taped conference call will be available approximately one hour after the conclusion of the conference call. To listen to the replay, dial 1-888-266-2081 and enter passcode 1273429 when prompted.

SunLink Health Systems, Inc. currently operates seven community hospitals and related nursing home and home care businesses in the Southeast and Midwest and its home care and specialty pharmacy business in Louisiana. Each SunLink hospital is the only hospital in its community. SunLink's operating strategy is to link patients' needs with dedicated physicians and health professionals to deliver quality, efficient medical care and healthcare products and services in each area it serves. For additional information on SunLink Health Systems, Inc., please visit the company's website at www.sunlinkhealth.com.

SunLink Health Systems, Inc.
Robert M. Thornton, Jr., 770-933-7000
President & CEO
sunlink@sunlinkhealth.com