Health Centre
Kitsumkalum Health strives to improve the health & wellness of Kitsumkalum membership
Health care programs are funded by First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), and long-term care services are funded by Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC). Funding for other programs and services comes from grants.
Programs & Services offered
Non-Insured Health Benefits: Medical Patient Transportation
Providing local and out of town transportation to eligible First Nations.
Kitsumkalum Health Centre provides public transportation for community members to attend medical appointments.
Kitsumkalum Health Centre administers the Medical Transportation Program for First Nations Health Authority.
This Program is administered according to Health Benefits guidelines.
For more information call Kitsumkalum Health:
Toll Free: 1-844-869-5993 | Phone: 250-635-6172
Prince Rupert Patient Travel: 1-888-624-5504 | Fax: 250-622-2893
Links & Resources
First Nations Health Authority
http://www.fnha.ca
Health Canada – First Nations Inuit Health
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/index-eng.php
Ministry of Health Services
http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/aboriginal/index.html
BC Centre for Disease Control
http://www.bccdc.ca/default.htm
BC Drug & Poison Information Centre
http://dpic.org
College of Physicians & Surgeons of BC – Find A Physician Accepting New Patients
http://www.cpsbc.ca/find-a-family-physician
Health Canada – Diabetes
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/diseases-maladies/diabete/index-eng.php
Health Canada – Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB)
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/nihb-ssna/index-eng.php
Health Link BC – Non-emergency Health Information & Services
http://www.healthlinkbc.ca
News/Updates
BC Wildfire Service – Fire Danger Rating
Learn about the Fire Danger Rating: here Learn about the Northwest Fire Danger Class Report: here Wednesday July 10 2024, a cold front is forecast to sweep across northern B.C., generating strong winds, thunderstorms and the potential for dry lightning. With recent...
BC Hydro – Free Portable Air Conditioners
BC Hydro is offering a program to help eligible households access free energy-efficient upgrades, including air conditioners! The program is part of BC Hydro's Energy Efficiency Program, aimed at reducing energy consumption and supporting low-income households. To...
Rod Fishing – Learn to Flycast
Kitsumkalum youth ages 12-18 are invited to learn how to flycast on Tuesday, July 9 2024 from 9:00am to 4:00pm Hosted by the Terrace RCMP, Westcoast Fishing Adventures and Kitsumkalum. Families with fishing gear welcome to join. Please contact CST. Patrick Tilma with...
Kitsumkalum Health Centre – Tax Revenue Visit
Canada Revenue Agency • Benefits and Credits available such as Canada Child Benefit • Disability Tax Credit • GST/HST Credit • Tax slips, forms and resources Service Canada My Service Canada • Pension information on Old Age Security and Canada Pension Plan • Get a...
Kitsumkalum Health Centre – Amanii Txa’niis gyet (Brighter Futures) Job Posting
Company: Kitsumkalum Health CentrePosition: Amanii Txa’niis gyet (Brighter Futures) Reports directly to: Kitsumkalum Health DirectorPosting Date: April.19th, 2024 Hours: Full time, 35 hours a week Wage: $19.00 an hourPosted until filledPurpose of the job:The Amanii...
Sacred Paths Workshop – Grief and Loss
A special invitation for you to attend this exceptional workshop with Sandra Harris. This is a Indigenous Land Based workshop full of extensive knowledge on the subject of Grief and Loss and Land Based Therapy.Saturday, March 2 & Sunday, March 3 2024Kitselas Hall...
Kitsumkalum Annual General Meeting 2023
Kitsumkalum’s Annual General Meeting is a three day event for Kitsumkalum members to hear updates and plans from all departments in the Administration.Join us at the Kitsumkalum Hall this October from the 27th-29th *Doors open at 9:30am and start time will be 10:00am...
FNHA Community Connection Harm Reduction Training
FNHA Community Connection Harm Reduction Education & Treatment Center Pathway Presentation, Discussion and Narcan Hands on Training“Join Us for Harm Reduction Conversation, Narcan Hands on Training, Treatment Center Pathways and more!" With Jody Youb a Harm...
Overdose Awareness Day – Naloxone Training
International Overdose Awareness Day is observed annually on August 31st. It is a day to remember those who have lost their lives to drug overdose and to acknowledge the grief of their loved ones. The day also aims to raise awareness about the risks of...
Kitsumkalum 5K Walk for Health 2023
The Kitsumkalum 5km Walk for Health, back Saturday June 3 2023 and partnered with the Dr. REM Lee Hospital Foundation who will have a special announcement at the walk!Proceeds from this year's fundraiser will go towards the purchase of a $72,100 Obstetrical Ultrasound...
Health Warnings & Events
What to Know About ‘Tranq,’ the Animal Sedative Infiltrating Street Drugs: Xylazine
Public health officials are warning about xylazine, also known as “tranq” or “tranq dope,” an animal sedative that's infiltrating the nation’s illicit drug supply in substances such as heroin and fentanyl. Andrew Lichtenstein / Corbis via Getty Images An animal...
Resources During Heat Wave – Kitsumkalum EM Update
Hello Kitsumkalum, As we have entered a warmer period, I want to encourage you to be mindful of not only your own well-being, but also the well-being of those around you. If you notice someone has not left home or has been unusually quiet, don’t hesitate to reach out...
Kitsumkalum Hall is Closed to Events
Kitsumkalum Community Hall is closed to events until further notice. Kitsumkalum is following Provincial Health Orders that are set in place until February 16th, 2022. Public Healther Orders concerning indoor organized gatherings: Indoor organized gatherings of any...
Public Health Orders Extended to February 16
"Due to the ongoing surge of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, current provincial health orders have been extended until February 16. Gyms and fitness centres will gradually be able to reopen with additional safety measures, starting January 20. Let’s continue to...
COVID-19 Cases in Kitsumkalum
COVID-19 Cases in Kitsumkalum There are positive COVID-19 Omicron cases in Kitsumkalum and exposures have occured in some buildings in the community. Kitsumkalum has taken great steps to reduce the case count as much as possible, and continues to do so among all...
Terrace Area COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
Shoppers Drug Mart on Park Ave250-615-5151Walk ins available for the 1st vaccine and then for the 2nd & booster you will need an invitation Shoppers Drug Mart on Lakelse Ave250-635-7261Make appointments through shoppersdrugmart.ca/covid19 Safeway Pharmacy on...
Northern BC Overdose Alert
Overdose alert There has been an increase in overdose events across the Northern region from substances sold as down. Substances circulating are highly toxic and may be contaminated with benzodiazepines (benzos) causing heavy and prolonged sedation, and requires more...
Putting Our Community at Risk?
If an alcoholic is unwilling to get help, what can you do about it? This can be a challenge. An alcoholic can’t be forced to get help except under certain circumstances, such as a traffic violation or arrest that results in court-ordered treatment or perhaps even a...
New Public Health Orders DEC 20th – JAN 31st
Daily new cases of COVID-19 have nearly doubled in the last week. To help keep people safe over the holidays, new provincial health officer orders are in effect as of December 20 until January 31. Orders include: Indoor personal gatherings are limited to your...
When To Get Tested for COVID-19
Wondering if you should get tested for COVID-19? Based on current evidence, some symptoms are more likely to be related to COVID-19 than others. Check out this resource to learn what symptoms require testing: http://www.bccdc.ca/.../COVID.../When_to_get_tested.pdf If...
Contact Info
Kitsumkalum Health Centre
250-635-6172 Fax: 250-635-6182 Toll Free: 1-844-869-5993
Hours
Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Closed 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Terrace Health Unit …………………..250-631-4200
Park Avenue Medical Clinic …………250-615-5040 Fax: 250-638-2342
Mills Memorial Hospital …………….250-635-2211 Fax: 250-635-7639
Prince Rupert Regional Hospital …..250-624-2171 Fax: 250-624-2195
Terrace Aquatic Centre ……………….250-615-3033 Fax: 250-615-3013
Terrace Sportsplex …………………….250-615-3000 Fax: 250-615-3010
Patient Travel
Prince Rupert Patient Travel: 1-888-624-5504 Fax: 250-622-2893
Health Benefits
FNHA Health Benefits: 1-855-550-5454