SPAN-AMERICA ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTERCONFERENCE CALL ON THE INTERNET

GREENVILLE, S.C. (January 15, 2008) -- Span-America Medical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAN) will provide an on-line, real-time webcast and rebroadcast of its first quarter conference call to be held on Wednesday, January 23, 2008.

The live broadcast of Span-America's conference call will be available on-line at www.spanamerica.com under investor relations on the Company tab as well as www.investorcalendar.com on Wednesday, January 23, 2008, beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET.  The on-line replay will follow immediately and continue for 30 days.

About Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.

Span-America manufactures and markets a comprehensive selection of pressure management products for the medical market, including Geo-Matt®, PressureGuard®, Geo-Mattress®, Span+Aids®, Isch‑Dish®, and Selan® products.  The Company also supplies custom foam and packaging products to the consumer and industrial markets.  Span‑America's stock is traded on The NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol "SPAN."