North Shore Health Network

01/19/2026

Join Homemade Baking Co. And the North Shore Health Network Foundation tomorrow at the Blind River Site for sweet treats that support a great cause! Complimentary 15 minute parking pass available at the Main Gate. 🍪

We’re excited to welcome Homemade Baking Co. to the Blind River Site for a cookie pop-up fundraiser on Tuesday, January 20, 2026!

They’ll be set up in the lobby with gourmet, shelf-stable cookies and fun seasonal treats that are perfect for staff, visitors, and anyone with a sweet tooth.

Proceeds support the North Shore Health Network Foundation, helping fund care and equipment close to home.

📍 Blind River Site – Main Lobby
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📅 January 20, 2026

Stop by, grab a cookie (or two), and support local healthcare 💙

01/16/2026

A Heartfelt Thank You!

We are honoured to share this beautiful print of the Ellen’N, generously donated by the Nyman family in loving memory of Ellen Nyman, the first resident of Golden Birches transferred from the old site; Harold Nyman, boat builder, and his wife Jackie; Leonard Nyman, builder, and his wife Francis; and Mildred (Nyman) Hembruff.

Pictured in this photo is current resident Jackie Nyman, alongside this meaningful piece of art. This thoughtful gift holds deep significance and will be cherished by all who see it.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the Nyman family for their generosity and for sharing such a beautiful tribute with our Golden Birches community. 🖼️

01/15/2026

Please take note from the Town of Thessalon.

01/15/2026

🚨 Upcoming NSHN Emergency Department Closure – Thessalon Site 🚨

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

📍 THESSALON SITE
🕗 Closed: Friday, January 16 at 8:00 a.m.
🕗 Reopening: Saturday, January 17 at 8:00 a.m.

❗ 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
• Richards Landing Site (NSHN) – 1180 Richards St., Richards Landing
• Sault Area Hospital – 750 Great Northern Rd., Sault Ste. Marie

📞 Non-emergent health advice or information:
• Call Health811 by dialing 8-1-1
• Toll-free TTY: 1-866-797-0007
• Live chat online: https://healthconnectontario.health.gov.on.ca

💻 Same-day virtual care with a Nurse Practitioner
For patients with minor health concerns who do not have timely access to a primary care provider:
• Visit: https://nevirtualcare.ca
• Call: 1-888-684-1999

NSHN continues to explore all options to provide safe access to care and avoid closures. Efforts to secure physician coverage are ongoing. If coverage is confirmed, the closure will be reversed and the community will be updated as soon as possible.

🔎 For more information, visit www.nshn.care or follow us on Facebook.

01/13/2026

Masking Update For Visitors😷

While universal masking for visitors is no longer required, NSHN remains a mask-friendly facility.

Visitors are encouraged to wear a medical mask in all areas; however, masking is required for those experiencing signs or symptoms of a respiratory illness.

Thank you for your cooperation as we help to protect vulnerable patients and support a safe and healthy community.

01/13/2026

UPDATED - NSHN Long-Term Care Rhinovirus Outbreak - Declared Over

As of January 12, 2026, Algoma Public Health (APH) in collaboration with North Shore Health Network (NSHN) has declared the Rhinovirus outbreak in Long-Term Care to be over.

While the outbreak has concluded, NSHN continues to promote preventative measures to help reduce the transmission of respiratory illnesses in the community, including COVID-19, influenza and RSV. Staff and visitors are encouraged to follow all current masking and hand hygiene guidelines.

Visitor Masking Guidelines Updated

While universal masking for visitors is no longer required, NSHN remains a mask-friendly facility. Visitors are encouraged to wear a medical mask in all areas; however, masking is required for those experiencing signs or symptoms of a respiratory illness.

Thank you for your cooperation as we help to protect vulnerable patients and support a safe and healthy community.

01/07/2026

UPDATED: Great news! Closure has been averted at the Richards Landing - Matthews Site on Thursday January 8th. The Emergency Department will remain OPEN.

01/06/2026

🚨 Upcoming NSHN Department Closure – Thessalon Site 🚨

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

📍 THESSALON SITE – Emergency Department
🕗 Closed: 8:00 am on Wednesday, January 7
🕗 Reopens: 8:00 am on Thursday, January 8

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

🚑 Ambulances will be re-routed to the following 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-emergent health advice or information:
Contact Health811 by calling 8-1-1
TTY (toll-free): 1-866-797-0077
💻 Live chat available online via Health811 https://healthconnectontario.health.gov.on.ca

💻 Virtual care option (same-day access):
Patients with minor health concerns who do not have a primary care provider may access 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 closures. Efforts to secure physician coverage are ongoing, and should coverage be confirmed, the closure will be reversed and the community will be updated promptly.

For more information, visit www.nshn.care or follow us on Facebook.

01/05/2026

🌟 NSHN Experience Champions 🌟

The North Shore Health Network proudly 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 makes a difference.

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

Join us in recognizing our December 2025 Experience Champions by viewing the attached or visiting our website:
👉 https://www.nshn.care/current-experience-champions

⭐ Know someone who deserves recognition?
Nominations are open and may be submitted by anyone — patients, residents, clients, family members, care partners, co-workers, and more.

Submit a nomination here:
👉 https://www.nshn.care/experience-champions

01/04/2026

🚨 Upcoming NSHN Department Closure – Thessalon Site 🚨

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

📍 THESSALON SITE – Emergency Department
🕗 Closed: 8:00 a.m. on Monday, January 5
🕗 Reopens: 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 6

Anyone requiring immediate medical attention should call 9-1-1.

Ambulances will be re-routed to the following 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-Urgent Health Advice
Call Health811 by dialing 8-1-1
TTY: 1-866-797-0007
💬 Live chat available online: https://healthconnectontario.health.gov.on.ca

💻 Virtual Care Option
Same-day virtual access to a Nurse Practitioner through the North East Virtual Care Clinic for patients with minor health issues who do not have a primary care provider or timely access to one:
🌐 https://nevirtualcare.ca/
📞 1-888-684-1999

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

🔗 For more information, visit www.nshn.care
or follow us on Facebook.