INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of SunLink Health Systems, Inc. on Form S-8 of our reports dated September 9, 2002, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of SunLink Health Systems, Inc. for the year ended June 30, 2002. /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP Atlanta, Georgia September 17, 2002