Doctor shortage forces temporary shutdown from Jan. 16-17
The North Shore Health Network is getting ready for a temporary closure of the Emergency Department at its Thessalon site because of doctor shortages.
This is expected to take place starting at 8 a.m. on Jan. 16 and ending Jan. 17 at 8 a.m.
Following is the complete news release issued this morning.
Thessalon Site The North Shore Health Network (NSHN) is informing the community of upcoming temporary closures of the Emergency Department at the following locations due to physician shortages:
THESSALON SITE: From 8 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 16 and reopening at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17.
Anyone requiring immediate medical attention should call 911. Ambulances will be re-routed to one of the following closest Emergency Departments to the Thessalon Site:
Blind River Site – North Shore Health Network – 525 Causley St., Blind River
Richards Landing Site – North Shore Health Network – 1180 Richards St., Richards Landing
Sault Area Hospital – 750 Great Northern Rd., Sault Ste. Marie.
Access to services for non-emergent health advice or information is available by contacting Health811 by calling 811. Toll free TTY line: 1-866-797-007. Or start a live chat with an advisor online.
For same day virtual access to a Nurse Practitioner through the North East Virtual Care Clinic for patients who have minor health issues and do not have a primary care provider or access to one in a timely manner visit: https://nevirtualcare.ca/ or contact 1-888-684-1999 for more information.
The North Shore Health Network continues to investigate all possible options to provide safe access to care and to avoid closure. Efforts to find coverage are ongoing and should a physician be secured NSHN will reverse the closure and update the community as soon as possible. For further information please visit our website or via Facebook North Shore Health Network.