North Shore Health Network, 525 Causley Street, Blind River, ON (2026)

03/10/2026

📣*UPDATE: To provide access to care for the community during the formal Emergency Department closure, a Nurse Practitioner will be available at the Thessalon Site on Wednesday March 11th from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, and on Thursday March 12 from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm.

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🚨 Upcoming NSHN Emergency Department Closure – Thessalon Site (Multi-Day)

The North Shore Health Network (NSHN) is informing the community of a temporary closure of the Emergency Department at the Thessalon Site due to physician shortages.

📍 Thessalon Site Emergency Department
⏰ Closed: Wednesday, March 11 at 8:00 a.m.
⏰ Reopening: Saturday, March 14 at 8:00 a.m.

Efforts to secure physician coverage are ongoing. If coverage is found, NSHN will update the community as soon as possible.

If you require immediate medical attention, please call 9-1-1.

During this time, ambulances will be redirected to the closest Emergency Departments:

🏥 Blind River Site – North Shore Health Network, 525 Causley St., Blind River, ON

🏥 Richards Landing Site – North Shore Health Network, 1180 Richards St., Richards Landing, ON

🏥 Sault Area Hospital, 750 Great Northern Rd., Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Non-Emergency Health Advice

Health811
Call 8-1-1
TTY: 1-866-797-0007
💻 Live chat: https://healthconnectontario.health.gov.on.ca

Virtual Care Option

Patients with minor health concerns who do not have a primary care provider or timely access to one can access same-day virtual care through the North East Virtual Care Clinic.

🌐 https://nevirtualcare.ca
📞 1-888-684-1999

NSHN continues to explore all possible options to maintain safe access to care and avoid service disruptions whenever possible.

For updates and more information:
🌐 www.nshn.care or follow us on Facebook.

03/08/2026

🌷 International Women’s Day 🌷

Today, on International Women’s Day, we recognize and celebrate the incredible women who make a difference every day across the North Shore Health Network and in the communities we serve.

From providers, nurses, and allied health professionals to support staff, leaders, volunteers, and caregivers — women play a vital role in delivering compassionate care, strengthening our teams, and improving the health and wellbeing of our patients, residents and clients.

Thank you to the many women whose dedication, skill, and leadership help make our organization and our communities stronger.

Happy International Women’s Day! 💜

03/03/2026

⏰SAVE THE DATE! NSHN is proud to participate in the Inspire: Women in Emergency Services, Open House this coming weekend at the Machine Shop in Sault Ste. Marie! We hope to see you there! 👩‍⚕️

02/26/2026

Today, staff across North Shore Health Network proudly wore pink in recognition of Pink Shirt Day — a day that reminds us that kindness, inclusion, and respect are not just values we talk about, but values we live.

Pink Shirt Day began as a simple act of solidarity and has grown into a powerful symbol of standing up against bullying and supporting one another. In healthcare, that message resonates deeply. Every interaction — with patients, residents, clients, families, colleagues, and community partners — is an opportunity to create a safe, respectful, and compassionate environment.

Wearing pink today is more than a gesture — it is a visible commitment to:

• Creating safe and inclusive workplaces
• Treating everyone with dignity and respect
• Supporting one another as one team
• Leading with compassion in every interaction

Thank you to all NSHN staff for embodying these values and for continuing to build a culture where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported.💗

02/21/2026

UPDATED: Physician coverage has been secured and the Thessalon Site will remain OPEN on Sunday February 22nd. Thank you!

02/19/2026

🚨 Upcoming Temporary Emergency Department Closure – Thessalon Site 🚨

The North Shore Health Network (NSHN) is informing the community of an upcoming temporary closure of the Emergency Department at our Thessalon Site due to physician shortages.

📍 THESSALON SITE
🗓 From: 8:00 am on Friday, February 20
🗓 Reopening: 8:00 am on Saturday, February 21

To support the community during this time, a Nurse Practitioner will be available on-site from 8:00 am – 10:00 pm on Friday, February 20.

If you require immediate medical attention, please call 9-1-1.

🚑 During the closure, ambulances will be re-routed to the nearest Emergency Departments:

• Blind River Site – North Shore Health Network, 525 Causley St., Blind River, ON

• Richards Landing Site – North Shore Health Network, 1180 Richards St., Richards Landing, ON

• Sault Area Hospital, 750 Great Northern Rd., Sault Ste. Marie, ON

📞 For non-emergent health advice:
Contact Health811 by calling 8-1-1
TTY: 1-866-797-007
Or access live chat online:
https://healthconnectontario.health.gov.on.ca

💻 For same-day virtual access to a Nurse Practitioner (for minor health issues if you do not have a primary care provider):
Visit: https://nevirtualcare.ca/
📞 1-888-684-1999

NSHN continues to actively pursue physician coverage and explore all options to maintain safe access to care. If coverage is secured, the closure will be reversed and the community will be updated as soon as possible.

For updates, please visit www.nshn.care or follow us on Facebook.

02/18/2026

The North Shore Health Network (NSHN) recognizes employees, providers, and volunteers at ALL sites who stand out by consistently delivering an exceptional patient, resident, or client experience.

Any NSHN employee, provider, or volunteer may be recognized — whether or not they work directly with patients, residents, or clients — because every department and every role contributes in their own way.

🌟 Experience Champions demonstrate NSHN’s values of:
• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Equity
• Sustainability

To nominate an Experience Champion, please visit: https://www.nshn.care/experience-champions

Nominations may be submitted by anyone — patients, residents, clients, family members, care partners, co-workers, and more.

👏 CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL! 🎉

02/17/2026

February is Black History Month

This month, North Shore Health Network (NSHN) proudly recognizes and celebrates Black History Month — a time to honour the achievements, resilience, leadership, and lasting contributions of Black Canadians and Black communities.

In partnership with our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism (IDEAA) Committee, we reaffirm our commitment to fostering a healthcare environment where everyone feels seen, valued, and respected. The IDEAA Committee continues to champion meaningful conversations, learning opportunities, and actions that advance equity across our organization.

We acknowledge and celebrate the vital contributions of Black healthcare professionals, staff, volunteers, patients, and community members who strengthen NSHN and the communities we serve every day.

Black History Month is a time to learn, reflect, celebrate, and recommit — not just in February, but all year long.

02/16/2026

🚨 Upcoming NSHN Emergency Department Closure – Thessalon Site

The North Shore Health Network (NSHN) is informing the community of a temporary closure of the Emergency Department at the Thessalon Site due to physician shortages.

📍 Thessalon Site Closure:
🗓 From 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 17
🗓 Reopening 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 18

If you require immediate medical attention, please call 9-1-1.

🚑 During this time, ambulances will be re-routed to the closest Emergency Departments:
• Blind River Site – North Shore Health Network, 525 Causley St., Blind River, ON
• Richards Landing Site – North Shore Health Network, 1180 Richards St., Richards Landing, ON
• Sault Area Hospital, 750 Great Northern Rd., Sault Ste. Marie, ON

💻 Non-emergent health advice and information:
📞 Call Health811 at 8-1-1 TTY: 1-866-797-0007
🌐 Live chat: https://healthconnectontario.health.gov.on.ca

👩‍⚕️ Same-day virtual access to a Nurse Practitioner (for patients with minor health issues who do not have a primary care provider or timely access):
🌐 https://nevirtualcare.ca/
📞 1-888-684-1999

NSHN continues to explore all possible options to maintain safe access to care and avoid closure. Recruitment efforts are ongoing. If physician coverage is secured, the closure will be reversed and the community will be updated as soon as possible.

For updates and further information, please visit www.nshn.care
or follow us on Facebook.

02/09/2026

🔧 Notice – Facility Improvements Underway 🔧

Throughout the month of February, the North Shore Health Network Maintenance team will be on site at the Richards Landing - Matthews Site completing facility improvement work on weekdays.

During this time, visitors may experience:
• Increased noise
• Temporary relocation of some patient services

Our staff will be available to assist patients and families, provide directions, and ensure care continues safely and seamlessly.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete these important upgrades to better serve our community. We can't wait to show you the results!

Thank you for your continued support.

02/09/2026

🚨 Temporary Emergency Department Closure – Thessalon Site

The North Shore Health Network (NSHN) is advising the community of a temporary closure of the Emergency Department at the Thessalon Site due to physician shortages.

📍 Thessalon Site
🕗 Closed: 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 10
🕗 Reopening: 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11

❗ If you require immediate medical attention, please call 9-1-1.

🚑 During this closure, ambulances will be redirected to the nearest Emergency Departments:
• Blind River Site – NSHN, 525 Causley St., Blind River, ON
• Richards Landing Site – NSHN, 1180 Richards St., Richards Landing, ON
• Sault Area Hospital, 750 Great Northern Rd., Sault Ste. Marie, ON

💬 Non-emergency health advice is available through Health811:
📞 Call 8-1-1
📞 TTY: 1-866-797-0007
💻 Live chat: https://healthconnectontario.health.gov.on.ca

🩺 Same-day virtual Nurse Practitioner care is also available through the North East Virtual Care Clinic for minor health concerns if you do not have timely access to a primary care provider:
🌐 https://nevirtualcare.ca
📞 1-888-684-1999

NSHN continues to explore all possible options to provide safe access to care and avoid closure. Recruitment efforts are ongoing, and if physician coverage is secured, the closure will be reversed and the community updated immediately.

For updates, please visit www.nshn.care or follow us on Facebook.

02/04/2026

NSHN is back on the road today - this time at the Sault College Career Fair!

Come say 👋🏻 to Tammy this afternoon. We’ve got some sweet opportunities waiting! 🍭 See you there!

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