There will be a multi-day closure of the emergency department in Thessalon this week due to physician shortages.
The North Shore Health Network says the emergency room will shut down at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11. It’s not scheduled to reopen until 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 14.
In an update, the health network now says a nurse practitioner will be available at the site on both Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
“Efforts to find coverage are ongoing and should a physician be secured NSHN will update the community as soon as possible,” said the health network in a news release.
Anyone requiring immediate medical attention should still call 9-1-1. Ambulances will be re-routed.
The closest Emergency Departments to the Thessalon Site are:
Blind River Site – North Shore Health Network – 525 Causley St., Blind River, Ont.
Richards Landing Site – North Shore Health Network – 1180 Richards St., Richards Landing, Ont.
Sault Area Hospital – 750 Great Northern Rd., Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
Non-emergency health advice or information is available by contacting Health811 by calling 8-1-1, or the toll free TTY line: 1-866-797-007.
You can also start a live chat with an advisor online at Health Connect Ontario.
Same day virtual access to a nurse practitioner is also available through the North East Virtual Care Clinic. This is for patients who have minor health issues and do not have a primary care provider or access to one in a timely manner.
Visit the North East Region Virtual Care Clinic or contact 1-888-684-1999 for more information.