Thessalon Hospital

Thessalon, ON · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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This emergency department is open around the clock.

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Nearby Alternatives

Patients requiring additional services or a higher level of care may be directed to other North Shore Health Network sites or larger regional hospitals in the Algoma district.

Health Sciences North - Ramsey Lake Health Centre

Sudbury · 198 km away

8h 29m

TIMMINS AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL/L'HÔPITAL DE TIMMINS ET DU DISTRICT

Timmins · 300 km away

7h 43m

West Parry Sound Health Centre

Parry Sound · 293 km away

3h 38m

About Thessalon Hospital

Thessalon Hospital, part of North Shore Health Network, operates a 24-hour emergency department serving Thessalon and surrounding North East Algoma communities along the north shore of Lake Huron. The facility provides four acute inpatient beds and two short-term observation beds, offering assessment, stabilization, and transitional care supported by visiting specialists in internal medicine, gerontology, and psychiatry. As a small rural community hospital, it is best suited for urgent and acute care needs; patients requiring complex or high-acuity intervention may be stabilized here and transferred to a larger regional centre.

Services & Specialties

24-hour emergency department Acute inpatient care (4 beds) Short-term observation and stabilization (2 beds) Visiting specialist clinics — internal medicine Visiting specialist clinics — gerontology Visiting specialist clinics — psychiatry Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) video consultations Transitional and rehabilitative care Outpatient programs

Amenities

Parking & Transit

There is no on-site parking lot or designated accessible/handicap parking at Thessalon Hospital. Patients and visitors must park on the street along Dawson St. The hospital entrance is wheelchair accessible and features an automatic door button. Note that the washroom on site is not fully accessible.

No formal public transit routes serve Thessalon Hospital. The facility is located on Dawson St, one block south of Highway 17, near the intersection of Dawson St and Government Rd. An ambulance station is located within the community. Patients without personal vehicles should arrange transportation in advance, as Thessalon is a small rural community.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is available for this location. Generally, weekday mornings tend to be less busy at small rural emergency departments. If your condition is not life-threatening, consider calling 705-842-2014 before visiting to ask about current wait conditions.

🔴 Busier times

No historical data is available to identify peak times at this facility. As a general rule, evenings and weekends can see higher volumes at rural ERs. For non-emergency concerns, exploring Ontario Telemedicine Network services or contacting a primary care provider first may reduce your wait.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Thessalon Hospital have a 24-hour emergency department?
Yes, Thessalon Hospital operates a 24-hour, 7-days-a-week emergency department at 135 Dawson St in Thessalon, ON. After 10 pm, when the Admitting Desk closes, patients should use the Emergency Department's night entrance directly.
What specialist services are available at Thessalon Hospital?
Thessalon Hospital offers visiting specialist clinics in internal medicine, gerontology, and psychiatry. The hospital also has access to Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) services, which allow specialists to remotely assess and advise on patient care via video conferencing without patients needing to travel.
Is Thessalon Hospital part of a larger health network?
Yes. Thessalon Hospital is the Thessalon site of North Shore Health Network (NSHN), which was formed in June 2016 through the amalgamation of Blind River District Health Centre, Thessalon Hospital, and Matthew Memorial Hospital in Richards Landing. NSHN serves communities across North East Algoma.
Is parking available at Thessalon Hospital?
There is no on-site parking lot at Thessalon Hospital. Patients must park on the street along Dawson St. There are no designated accessible or handicap parking spaces at this location, though the hospital entrance is wheelchair accessible with an automatic door button.
Can Thessalon Hospital treat serious or complex emergencies?
Thessalon Hospital can assess, stabilize, and provide acute care for a wide range of emergency conditions. However, as a small rural community hospital, patients with complex or high-acuity needs may be stabilized and then transferred to a larger centre such as Sault Area Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie or the NSHN Blind River site, as part of coordinated regional care.
Do I need a health card to receive emergency care at Thessalon Hospital?
Most services at Thessalon Hospital are covered by OHIP, and a valid Ontario health card is required. If you do not have your health card with you, emergency care will still be provided, but bring your card whenever possible to simplify the registration process.

About ER Wait Times

Emergency departments use triage — patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.

Wait times are estimates based on Ontario health data using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

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