The Emergency Department (ED) at the Englehart site of Blanche River Health (BRH) will reopen at 6 p.m. today, following a temporary closure that began the evening of March 5 due to a shortage of physicians, announced Jorge VanSlyke, President and Chief Executive Officer, Blanche River Health. 

“We thank our patients and the community for their patience and understanding,” said VanSlyke. “We recognize the impact of a temporary ED closure, and we remain committed to leaving no stone unturned as we continue to attract and recruit more physicians to our area.” 

Blanche River Health is a 74-bed hospital corporation with two sites serving the North Eastern Ontario communities of Englehart (26 beds) and Kirkland Lake (48 beds) as well as residents in surrounding areas.