Atlanta, Georgia (November 30, 2004) - SunLink Health Systems, Inc. (AMEX: SSY) announced today that at its reconvened annual meeting of shareholders, the two separate proposals to amend and restate SunLink's Code of Regulations, while receiving majorities of votes in favor, did not receive the two-thirds majority needed for adoption and therefore were not adopted. The company had earlier announced that shareholders had elected three incumbent directors to new terms on SunLink's Board of Directors. Those elected to the Board were Karen Brenner, Michael Ford, and Howard Turner.
SunLink Health Systems, Inc. currently operates seven community hospitals and related businesses in the Southeast and Midwest. Each SunLink facility 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 in each community it serves. For additional information on SunLink Health Systems Inc., please visit our website at www.sunklinkhealth.com.