Thessalon Emergency Room to Close Temporarily

The North Shore Health Network cites physician shortages as the reason for the temporary closure.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 1:34pm

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The North Shore Health Network has announced that the emergency room at the Thessalon site will be closed from 8 a.m. on Sunday, March 22 until 8 a.m. on Monday, March 23 due to a shortage of physicians. Residents requiring immediate medical attention are advised to call 9-1-1, and ambulances will be rerouted to the closest emergency departments in Blind River, Richards Landing, or Sault Ste. Marie.

Why it matters

Access to emergency medical care is critical for the Thessalon community, and this temporary closure could cause disruptions and inconvenience for residents who need urgent treatment. The North Shore Health Network is working to find coverage and reopen the Thessalon emergency room as soon as possible.

The details

The North Shore Health Network has informed the community of the temporary closure of the emergency department at the Thessalon site due to physician shortages. The closure will be in effect from 8 a.m. on Sunday, March 22 until 8 a.m. on Monday, March 23. Efforts are ongoing to find coverage, and the community will be updated if a physician is secured. Residents requiring immediate medical attention are advised to call 9-1-1, and ambulances will be rerouted to the closest emergency departments in Blind River, Richards Landing, or Sault Ste. Marie.

  • The Thessalon emergency room will be closed from 8 a.m. on Sunday, March 22 until 8 a.m. on Monday, March 23.

The players

North Shore Health Network

The regional health authority responsible for managing the emergency department at the Thessalon site.

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What’s next

The North Shore Health Network continues to investigate all possible options to provide safe access to care and to avoid closure. The community will be updated if a physician is secured to reopen the Thessalon emergency room.

The takeaway

This temporary closure highlights the ongoing challenge of physician shortages in rural and remote communities, and the importance of ensuring reliable access to emergency medical services for residents.