North Shore Health Network’s emergency department in Thessalon will be closed for 24 hours early next week.

The closure, prompted by physician shortages, begins at 8 a.m. Monday and ends Tuesday at 8 a.m., a release says.

Anyone who needs immediate medical attention should call 911. Patients will be brought to NSHN sites in Blind River or Richards Landing or Sault Area Hospital.

Persons who need non-emergent help can call Health811 at 811. The TTY line is 866-797-0007.

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