Northern Ont. hospital to close emergency department Friday
A physician shortage is again forcing the closure of the emergency department at the Thessalon Site of the North Shore Health Network.
The ER will be closed most of Friday, from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
"The North Shore Health Network continues to investigate all possible options to provide safe access to care," the hospital said in a news release Thursday.
Anyone requiring immediate medical attention should call 911, the hospital said. Ambulances will be re-routed either to the hospital's sites in Blind River Site or Richards Landing-Matthews, or to the Sault Area Hospital.
Access to services for non-emergent health advice or information is available by contacting Health811 by calling 811. The toll-free TTY line is 1-866-797-007.
A live chat with a health adviser can be accessed online.
"(We) would like to thank the community for your continued patience and understanding during this time as we work with our partners toward sustainable resources to serve your health-care needs," the release said.
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