There will be a closure of the emergency department in Richards Landing this week due to physician shortages.<\/p>\n
The North Shore Health Network says the emergency room will shut down at 8 a.m.\u00a0on Friday, Oct. 9. It\u2019s not scheduled to reopen until 8 a.m.\u00a0on Saturday, Oct. 10.<\/p>\n
Anyone requiring immediate medical attention should still call 9-1-1. Ambulances will be re-routed.<\/p>\n
The closest emergency departments to the Richards Landing Site are:<\/p>\n
\n\tThessalon Site \u2013 North Shore Health Network \u2013 135 Dawson St., Thessalon
\n\tSault Area Hospital \u2013 750 Great Northern Rd., Sault Ste. Marie
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Non-emergency health advice or information is available by contacting Health811 by calling 8-1-1, or the toll free TTY line at\u00a07-1-1 or alternatively: 1-800-855-0511. Or start a live chat with an advisor online<\/a>.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n