Reduction of Outpatient Services at the Blind River Site

=The North Shore Health Network is continuously assessing the recommendations for health service delivery across our catchment area, in order to implement processes as necessary to ensure the safety of patients, residents, and workers.

Effective March 30, 2020 further reductions in Outpatient Services provided at the Blind River site will be implemented:

Laboratory: Essential or urgent testing is available by appointment only for high-risk patients between 7am and 12pm Monday – Friday. Patients who require non-urgent testing are advised to attend Dyna Care in Elliot Lake or any LifeLabs location. To schedule an appointment for essential or urgent testing, please contact the department 705-356-2265 ext. 2580. 

Medical Imaging: Services will only be provided for life-threatening and essential emergencies. All routine requisitions will be completed at a later date. To schedule an appointment for an urgent service, please contact the department 705-356-2265 ext. 2570. 

Physiotherapy: Essential services only at this time, including patients who require urgent rehabilitation (e.g. after surgery, cast removal, sudden increase in falls) to avoid visits to the Emergency Department. Patients must contact the department at 705-356-2265 ext. 2480. 

Nurse Practitioner Clinic: Patient visits will take place virtually or by phone. Orphan patients (individuals who do not have a family provider) may also access this service. To book an appointment please call 705-356-2265 ext. 2616 and leave your name and contact information, or send an email to NPprogram@nshn.care. 

Outpatients who require assistance and are attending the hospital for diagnostic appointments are permitted to have 1 designated person accompany them.

Screening through the Main Entrance for all outpatients will continue to take place. All outpatients will be provided with a mask by NSHN, to be worn while inside the facility.