Dec. 24 update:
The North Shore Health Network is happy to report that physician coverage has been secured for Dec. 25 and 26 at the Thessalon Site.
“When we make a tough decision to close, we don’t stop looking for coverage. It doesn’t always work out, but we are so grateful it has this time,” says Tim Vine, NSHN president and CEO.
The closure protocol remains in place for Dec. 28. NSHN continues to work to find coverage.
Original Dec. 23 information:
The emergency department located in Thessalon will be closed temporarily due to a doctor shortage, says a notice from the North Shore Health Network (NSHN).
Closures will occur:
- 8 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25, reopening Friday, Dec. 27 at 8 a.m.
- 8 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28, reopening Sunday, Dec. 29 at 8 a.m.
"The North Shore Health Network continues to investigate all possible options to provide safe access to care," the release says.
"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."
Anyone requiring immediate medical attention should call 9-1-1.
Ambulances will be re-routed to one of the following: NSHN Blind River Site, NSHN Richards Landing-Matthews Site, or Sault Area Hospital.
The closest Emergency Departments to the Thessalon Site are:
• 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 8-1-1. Toll free TTY line: 1-866-797-007. Or start a live chat with an advisor online.