Blind River Site Emergency Department OPEN - June 2, 2023 *UPDATED*

Updated June 1/23:

The Emergency Department at the Blind River Site of the North Shore Health Network (NSHN) will remain open to the public on Friday June 2nd. The temporary closure of the site announced May 31st has been averted.

NSHN would like to thank the community for your continued patience and understanding as we work with our partners towards sustainable resources to serve your healthcare needs. For up to date information regarding please visit our website: www.nshn.care or via Facebook “North Shore Health Network.”

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The Emergency Department at the Blind River Site of the North Shore Health Network (NSHN) will be temporarily closing on the following dates due to physician shortages:

·        From 8:00 am on Friday June 2, 2023 and reopening Saturday June 3, 2023 at 8:00 am.

The North Shore Health Network continues to investigate all possible options to provide safe access to care. Every effort will continue to be made and NSHN is committed to keeping the community informed regarding this situation.

Anyone requiring immediate medical attention should call 9-1-1. Ambulances will be re-routed to one of the following: NSHN Thessalon Site or St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake.

The closest Emergency Departments to the Blind River Site are:

·        Thessalon Site – North Shore Health Network – 135 Dawson St., Thessalon ON, P0R 1L0

·        St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake – 70 Spine Rd., Elliot Lake, ON, P5A 1X2

Access to services for non-emergent health advice or information is available by calling Health811 by calling 8-1-1. Toll free TTY line: 1-866-797-007. Or start a live chat with an advisor online at: https://healthconnectontario.health.gov.on.ca.

NSHN would like to thank the community for your continued patience and understanding during this time as we work with our partners towards sustainable resources to serve your healthcare needs. For further information please visit our website: www.nshn.care or via Facebook “North Shore Health Network.”