Upcoming NSHN Emergency Department Closure – Thessalon Site
The North Shore Health Network is informing the community of a temporary Emergency Department closure at the Thessalon Site due to physician shortages.
Thessalon Site Closure Details:
• Closed: 8:00 a.m. on Friday, November 21
• Reopens: 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 22
A Nurse Practitioner will be available at the Thessalon Site to provide timely care for urgent health concerns from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
If you require immediate medical attention, please call 9-1-1.
During the closure, ambulances will be redirected to the nearest Emergency Departments:
• Blind River Site – NSHN (525 Causley St., Blind River)
• Richards Landing Site – NSHN (1180 Richards St., Richards Landing)
• Sault Area Hospital (750 Great Northern Rd., Sault Ste. Marie)
Need non-emergent health advice?
Contact Health811 by dialing 8-1-1 (TTY: 1-866-797-0007) or start a live online chat.
Need same-day virtual care?
Access a Nurse Practitioner through the North East Virtual Care Clinic for minor health concerns if you do not have a primary care provider or cannot access one promptly: Visit nevirtualcare.ca or call 1-888-684-1999.
NSHN continues to explore every option to maintain safe access to care and avoid closures. If physician coverage becomes available, the closure will be reversed and an update will be shared immediately.
For more information, please visit nshn.care or follow us here on Facebook at North Shore Health Network.
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