SunLink Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE MKT: SSY) (the "Company") today announced that in view of the unusual activity in the Company's stock, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has contacted the Company in accordance with the NYSE's usual practice and requested that the Company respond by news release to the unusual activity.

Ordinarily, it is SunLink's policy not to comment on market activity or rumors. However, the Company did confirm to the NYSE that it is not aware of any material corporate developments beyond its most recently issued news releases and publicly-filed reports that could account for the recent unusual trading activity in its shares.

About SunLink Health Systems, Inc.

SunLink Health Systems, Inc. is the parent company of subsidiaries that operate hospitals and related businesses in the Southeast and Midwest, and a specialty pharmacy company in Louisiana. Each hospital is the only hospital in its community and is operated locally with a strategy of linking patients' needs with dedicated physicians and healthcare professionals to deliver quality efficient medical care. 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., 770-933-7004
Chief Executive Officer