North Shore Health Network

12/30/2025

UPDATED: Reopening time updated to 8:00 am on THURSDAY JANUARY 1st.

🚨 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 Closure
🕗 From: 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 31
🕗 Reopening: 8:00 a.m. on Thursday January 1

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

🚑 During this time, 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 is available through Health811
• Call 8-1-1
• TTY (toll-free): 1-866-797-0077
• Live chat: https://healthconnectontario.health.gov.on.ca

💻 Same-day virtual care with a Nurse Practitioner
For patients with minor health issues who do not have a primary care provider or timely access:
• Visit: https://nevirtualcare.ca

• Call: 1-888-684-1999

NSHN continues to explore all possible options to provide safe access to care and avoid closure. Efforts to secure physician coverage are ongoing, and if coverage is confirmed, NSHN will reverse the closure and update the community as soon as possible.

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

12/29/2025

Sharing an update from Huron Shores Family Health Team.

Please be advised that our four primary care sites; Blind River, Bruce Mines, Richards Landing and Thessalon will be closed today (December 29, 2025) for in-person services due to the weather.

12/29/2025

❄️ Severe Weather Update ❄️

Due to severe weather warnings and icy road and parking lot conditions, patients with laboratory or X-ray appointments today are asked to contact the NSHN Laboratory and X-Ray departments to discuss options for rescheduling.

Our staff will assist with reviewing the urgency of your appointment and provide guidance on next steps.

Contact numbers:
📍 Blind River: 705-356-2265
• X-Ray: ext. 2570
• Laboratory: ext. 2580

📍 Richards Landing – Matthews Site: 705-246-2570

⚠️ Thessalon Site: Our staff will be contacting patients directly.

Your safety is our priority. Please travel only if conditions are safe to do so.

Thank you for your understanding.

12/29/2025

UPDATED: Telephone lines are back up and running at NSHN’s Thessalon Site. ☎️

12/25/2025

🎄As we celebrate this special time of year, North Shore Health Network wishes everyone a safe, healthy, and joyful holiday season. May your day be filled with warmth, gratitude, and time spent with loved ones.

Thank you to our dedicated staff, providers, partners, and communities for your continued support throughout the year. 🎄

12/24/2025

🎉Door Decorating Contest Results Are In! 🎄

Our Long-Term Care door decorating contest was once again full of creativity and holiday cheer!

🥇 1st Place: Santa’s Workshop
🥈 2nd Place: Holiday Penguins
🥉 3rd Place: Smiley Santa

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped spread so much Christmas spirit throughout our halls. Great job, everyone! 🎅❄️

12/24/2025

‼ UPDATED: Due to weather related travel delays for the incoming physician, the closure is extended to 7:00 am on Monday December 29th.

🚨 Upcoming NSHN 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 – Emergency Department Closure
🕗 From: 8:00 a.m. on Friday, December 26
🕕 Reopening: 7:00 a.m. on Monday, December 29

➡️ Anyone requiring immediate medical attention should 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 is available through Health811

Call 8-1-1

Toll-free TTY: 1-866-797-007

Live chat: healthconnectontario.health.gov.on.ca

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

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

🔗 For updates, visit www.nshn.care
or follow us on Facebook at North Shore Health Network.

12/21/2025

🚨Temporary Emergency Department Closure – Thessalon Site

Due to physician shortages, the Emergency Department at the Thessalon Site will be temporarily closed:

🕗 Closed: Monday, December 22 at 8:00 a.m.
🕗 Reopening: Tuesday, December 23 at 8:00 a.m.

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

🚑 During this time, ambulances will be redirected to:
• Blind River Site – NSHN
• Richards Landing Site – NSHN
• Sault Area Hospital

💬 For non-emergency health advice, contact Health811:
📞 Call 8-1-1 | 💻 Live chat: healthconnectontario.health.gov.on.ca

💻 Same-day virtual care with a Nurse Practitioner for minor concerns:
North East Virtual Care Clinic
🌐 nevirtualcare.ca | 📞 1-888-684-1999

NSHN continues to explore all options to avoid closure. If physician coverage is secured, we will update the community immediately.

For updates, visit www.nshn.care
or follow North Shore Health Network on Facebook.

12/19/2025

Please be cautious on the roadways and obey all closures to keep your family, friends and neighbours safe this holiday season.

OPP Reminder: Obey All Road Closures

With winter weather continuing to impact the North East Region, the is reminding motorists that road closures are put in place for public safety and must be obeyed.

During severe winter conditions, roads and highways may be temporarily closed when travel becomes unsafe. These closures help protect motorists, road maintenance crews, and emergency responders, and allow snow removal, towing, and emergency operations to be completed safely.

Driving on a closed roadway or ignoring police direction may result in charges under the Highway Traffic Act. Here are charges that may apply:

• Disobey Traffic Officer – s.134(1)
• Driving on a Closed Highway – s.134(3)
• Disobey Sign – s.182(2)

The offence may result in fines, demerit points, and a possible court appearance.

Road closures save lives. Ignoring them puts everyone at risk.

Before you travel:
• Avoid unnecessary travel during severe weather
• Check road and weather conditions at 511on.ca
• Allow extra time to reach your destination
• Pack an emergency kit
• Clear snow and ice from your vehicle
• Drive to conditions and slow down
• Use headlights in low visibility
• Follow all road closures and detours ^mt

Report unsafe driving to 1-888-310-1122
In an emergency, call 9-1-1



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Rappel de l’OPP : Respectez toutes les fermetures de routes

Alors que les conditions hivernales continuent d’avoir un impact dans la région du Nord-Est, l’ rappelle aux automobilistes que les fermetures de routes sont mises en place pour la sécurité du public et doivent être respectées.

Lors de conditions hivernales sévères, des routes et autoroutes peuvent être fermées temporairement lorsque la circulation devient dangereuse. Ces fermetures contribuent à protéger les automobilistes, les équipes d’entretien routier et les intervenants d’urgence, et permettent d’effectuer les opérations de déneigement, de remorquage et d’intervention d’urgence en toute sécurité.

Circuler sur une route fermée ou ne pas se conformer aux directives de la police peut entraîner des accusations en vertu du Code de la route de l’Ontario. Les accusations possibles comprennent :

• Désobéir à un agent de la circulation – art. 134(1)
• Circuler sur une route fermée – art. 134(3)
• Ne pas respecter une signalisation – art. 182(2)

Ces infractions peuvent entraîner des amendes, des points d’inaptitude et une comparution possible devant le tribunal.

Les fermetures de routes sauvent des vies. Les ignorer met tout le monde en danger.

Avant de prendre la route :
• Évitez les déplacements non essentiels lors de conditions météorologiques sévères
• Vérifiez l’état des routes et la météo sur 511on.ca
• Prévoyez plus de temps pour atteindre votre destination
• Ayez une trousse d’urgence à bord
• Déneigez et déglacez complètement votre véhicule
• Adaptez votre conduite aux conditions et ralentissez
• Allumez vos phares lorsque la visibilité est réduite
• Respectez toutes les fermetures de routes et les détours ^mt

Signalez toute conduite dangereuse au 1-888-310-1122
En cas d’urgence, composez le 9-1-1

12/19/2025

🎄🎅 Ho ho ho—what a night! A big thank you to Santa and Jenn Kelly for stopping by recently to take photos with our residents. Smiles were merry, spirits were bright, and memories were made! 📸✨

12/19/2025

🎄 A special thank you / un grand merci to the students from St. Joseph for coming to sing Christmas carols for our Long-Term Care residents! 🎶

Votre musique et votre esprit des Fêtes ont vraiment illuminé la journée de nos résidents. ❤️

12/19/2025

Thank You, Rebecca Janke!

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Rebecca Janke for her generous donation of a beautiful wreath to our Long-Term Care residents. This thoughtful gift has brought warmth, cheer, and a festive touch to our home. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support!