SUNLINK
HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC.
900 Circle 75 Parkway, Suite 1120
Atlanta, Georgia 30339
October 11, 2004
Dear Shareholder:
You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting of Shareholders which will be held at 10:00 a.m., local time, on Monday, November 8, 2004, at the Sheraton Suites Galleria, 2844 Cobb Parkway S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30339.
The accompanying Notice of the Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement contain detailed information concerning the matters to be considered and acted upon at the meeting. The Company’s 2004 Annual Report to Shareholders is also enclosed.
We hope you will be able to attend the meeting.
Whether or not you plan to attend the meeting, please execute and return the enclosed proxy card at your earliest convenience to ensure representation at the meeting. If you later find you can attend the meeting, you may then withdraw your proxy and vote in person. If you have questions or need assistance regarding your shares, please call our proxy solicitor, Georgeson Shareholder Communications, Inc., at (800) 223-2064.
Sincerely,
/s/ ROBERT M. THORNTON, JR.
ROBERT M.
THORNTON, JR.
President and Chief Executive Officer