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
Northern Health – Notice
Overdose Advisory Prince Rupert, BC There has been a recent increase in toxic drug poisonings from Prince Rupert, BC and area. Overdoses are happening whether the substance is smoked and/or injected. Read the full advisory here:...
Kitsumkalum Health Centre – Event
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Free Apples Date has been moved to next week Monday, November 24, 2025. Date has been changed to Saturday, November 22, 2025.
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Kitsumkalum Health Centre – Notice
Doctor Registration Kitsumkalum Doctor RegistrationDownload Health Link BC_PosterDownload
Kitsumkalum Health Centre – Event
Kitsumkalum Brotherhood for men’s Wellness November 16, 2025Sunday3:30PMAt Kitsumkalum Health Centre SMOKED BRISKET DINNER WITH ALL THE FIXINGS WILL BE PROVIDED WELCOMING BROTHERS FROM THE COMMUNITY TO VISIT AND HAVE A GOOD MEAL. MAKING BEADS OUT OF THE DEVILS CLUB...
Kitsumkalum Health Centre – Vaccine Clinic
Flu & Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic Day Ama sah, Kitsumkalum, There will be a Vaccine Clinic Day on October 21, 2025 (Tue). From 8:30 am- 3:45, with 1/2-hour lunch break, you can drop into the Health Centre and receive your flu or Covid-19 vaccine. Gyilk...
Kitsumkalum Health Centre – Mobile Outreach Clinic
Nisga'a Mobile Outreach Low-barrier Mobile Outreach Program to Provide Urgent Health Supports to Vulnerable Indigenous October 2, 20252:00 p.m.At Health Centre Parking Lot "The Nisga'a Mobile Outreach Van is at the Kitsumkalum Health Center today to inform people what...
Kitsumkalum Health Centre – Event
Dudes Club Gathering for Mens Wellness October 19, 2025Thursday10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.At Nass Valley Hot Springs Coffee, beverages & lunch will be provided. Welcoming brothers from the community to visit Nass Valley and harvest devils club and enjoy a day at the...
Kitsumkalum Health Centre – Doctor
Doctor in the Community Please have the following information ready when booking an appointment: First and Last Name Home address Contact number Service Card Number Call Terri to book an appointment. Please call Terri at 250-635-6172. Contact for Information...
Health Warnings & Events
Kitsumkalum Health Centre – Advisory
Overdose AdvisoryIssued for Prince George, BCFor Immediate ReleaseSeptember 17, 2025 There has been an increase in overdose events in the community of Prince George with peoplereporting heavy and prolonged sedation and requiring more naloxone to reverse. Overdoses...
Kitsumkalum Administration – Information Sharing
Measles Information Measles - What you need to know.Measles is a highly contagious virus that can be very serious. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent transmission and illness. Symptoms: Rash Cough Red, watery eyes Runny nose High fever Other symptoms may...
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...
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