Huron Shores Family Health Team

04/24/2026

NSHN Launches Victim Services Programming at Blind River Site

Blind River, ON – Through strong collaboration between the Province of Ontario, the North Shore Health Network (NSHN), the Town of Blind River, Mississauga First Nation, Ontario Provincial Police - North East Region, Huron Shores Family Health Team, and the Ontario Network of Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centres, the North Shore Health Network – Blind River Site is proud to announce the launch of Victim Services Programming.

This new program provides sexual assault evidence kit collection and compassionate, trauma-informed support for survivors—closer to home.

Historically, these services were only accessible in Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury, creating significant barriers for individuals seeking care. Travel logistics, cost, safety concerns, and timing often added to the trauma and, in some cases, prevented people from accessing care when they needed it most.

Survivors accessing care at NSHN can expect:
• Care delivered with discretion, respect, and without judgement
• The option to receive care without automatically involving police
• You are in control of whether or not to contact police
• Access to trained staff 24/7, 365 days a year
• Full control over the sexual assault evidence kit process
• Access to new, comfortable clothing at no cost if clothing is collected as evidence
• Timely access to medications that can help prevent sexually transmitted infections, including HIV
• No cost for services (available to survivors aged 16+)
• Connection to local support services and resources close to home

To support awareness, informational cards are being distributed to communities, secondary schools, and social service providers across the North Shore.

If you have experienced sexual assault, support is available.
📞 Call 705-356-2265 or 1-888-425-0321

If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.

Attached photo L-R: Laura Mayer, Councillor, Mississaga First Nation & daughter Elizabeth Bellefeuille; Liane Hebner, OPP; Inspector Tyler Sturgeon, Commander, East Algoma Detachment, OPP; Shelley Watt Proulx, Victim Specialist, East Algoma; Tim Vine, President & CEO, NSHN; Alyssa Spooney, Director, Huron Shores Family Health Team; Mayor Sally Hagman, Town of Blind River; MPP Bill Rosenberg, Algoma – Manitoulin; Bonnie Campbell, Nurse Manager, NSHN; Karen Bittner, Director of Facilities and Community Services, Town of Blind River; Elizabeth Cu***ng, Nurse Manager, NSHN

04/23/2026

We’re hiring! More information available on our website.

04/16/2026

We’re holding another Diabetes Support Group & Education event next Thursday in Blind River!

04/15/2026

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿? Health Care Connect can make it easier to find one.

This free program connects you and your family to a primary care clinician accepting new patients in your area.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀:
✅ call 811 or register online
✅ a nurse (called a care connector) reviews your request
✅ your care connector looks for a clinician near you
✅ when a match is found, your care connector will contact you as soon as possible

A family doctor and nurse practitioner can help diagnose and treat common illnesses, refer you to specialists, provide support managing chronic conditions and more.

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆.

Register at ontario.ca/healthcareconnect or call 811 — available 24/7.

04/14/2026

Tomorrow!

We’re starting our Healthy Aging Education Series off with Dr Trafford. Join us virtually in Bruce Mines!

04/12/2026

This Tuesday in Richards Landing we are joined by Hayley Horton, Registered Midwife.

04/02/2026

We’re starting our Healthy Aging Education Series off with Dr Trafford. Join us virtually in Bruce Mines!

03/16/2026

Not all heroes wear capes — or scrubs. ❄️

The North Shore Health Network (NSHN) would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the many community members who helped ensure our staff were able to get to work safely during today’s snowstorm.

From dads and brothers-in-law to husbands, friends, and neighbours — we truly appreciate everyone who stepped up to help coordinate rides and transportation for our staff this morning. Your kindness and community spirit make a tremendous difference.

We would also like to thank:
🚜 Our Maintenance staff and contractors working hard to keep hospital properties cleared.
🚧 Municipal workers doing their best to clear community roadways.
🚑 Our fellow first responders who continue working to keep our communities safe.

Your dedication during this challenging weather does not go unnoticed.

If possible, we encourage community members to stay home until roads are cleared. This helps snow removal teams do their work and keeps roadways accessible for emergency services.

Thank you for supporting your local health care teams and for looking out for one another. Stay safe and warm, everyone. ❄️💙

03/15/2026

Public Notice – Weather Related Appointment Changes

Due to current and forecasted weather conditions for Monday, March 16, and in the interest of public safety, all non-urgent outpatient appointments in Laboratory, Medical Imaging, and Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy) will be rescheduled to a later date.

Patients with affected appointments can expect a follow-up call from staff on Monday morning to arrange a new appointment time.

If you have questions about your appointment, please contact the appropriate department on Monday.

Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our patients, staff, and community. ❄️

03/15/2026

Please be aware that due to significant weather conditions, our four primary care sites; Blind River, Bruce Mines, Richards Landing and Thessalon will be closed tomorrow (Monday, March 16, 2026) for in-person appointments.

03/15/2026

Due to weather, our Stand UP class in Thessalon tomorrow (March 16, 2026) is cancelled.