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
What do kinesiologists do?
Evaluate Movement: Observe and assess how people move to identify concerns.
Improve Strength, Mobility, and Daily Function: Develop individualized plans for fitness, rehabilitation, or performance.
Support Healthy Aging and Independence: Assist with recovery from injuries or surgical procedures.
Manage Long-Term Health Conditions: Use exercise and movement to support chronic conditions.
Enhance Performance: Improve movement efficiency in sports or the workplace.
Reduce Injury Risk Through Safe Movement Education: Educate on wellness, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle habits.
Links:
Kitsumkalum Kinesiology Program
For more information call Kitsumkalum Health:
Toll Free: 1-844-869-5993 | Phone: 250-635-6172 | reception@kitsumkalum.bc.ca
Links & Resources
First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
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
Kxeen Community Services Society – Medical Patient Travel
https://pracss.ca/patient-travel/
News/Updates
Kitsumkalum Health Centre – Event
Youth Health Fun Night 3.0 March 12, 2026Thursday4:00 PM to 7:00 PMAt Kitsumkalum Hall
Kitsumkalum Health Centre – Announcement
Kitsumkalum Health is pleased to introduce Barbara Zampini, our new FAST Mentor! What is FAST? FAST -The First Nation Action & Support Team (FAST) program was administered by Gitxsan Health Society to service the communities of Kispiox, Sik-e-dakh, Gitanmaax, ...
Kitsumkalum Health Centre – Event
Kitsumkalum Brotherhood for Men's Wellness Dudes Club Gathering for Men's Wellness February 15, 2026SundayAt Kitsumkalum Health Centre4:00 PMPizza for dinner Welcoming brothers from the community to visit and have a good meal. Making beads out of devil's club that was...
Kitsumkalum Health Centre – Calling for Youth
Calling our Kitsumkalum Creative Native Youths Design a t-shirt for our next Youth Health Fair in March! What can your design include? Youth and mental health Youth and physical health Youth health and wellness Drawing should be no bigger than 8x11 paper What is your...
Kitsumkalum Health Centre – Announcement
Kitsumkalum Health Centre is pleased to introduce Roderick Brown as Kitsumkalum's new Kinesiologist! About Our Kinesiologist Roderick (Rod) Brown, BSc (KIN), CSEP-Clinical Exercise Physiologist Rod and his family have lived by the Skeena River for the past 16 years,...
First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) – Status Registration & Renewal
FNHA Status Card Registration & Renewals February 2- February 6, 2026 At Kermode Friendship Society, 4714 Park Ave., Terrace BC Monday: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMTuesday to Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMFriday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM** Closed for lunch on all days, 12:00 PM -...
Kitsumkalum Health Centre – Information and Survey
Kitsumkalum Kinesiology Program Welcome to the Kitsumkalum Kinesiology Program! We believe that movement is medicine—and it belongs in every journey towards wellness. Whether you're managing a chronic condition, recovering from an injury, or simply striving to feel...
Kitsumkalum Health Centre – Events Reminder
Kitsumkalum Health Centre – Event
Contact for More Information Kitsumkalum Health Centre Email: reception@kitsumkalum.comPh: 250-635-6172
Kitsumkalum Health Centre – Events
January 12, 2026MondayCommunity event - World CaféTBD Doors Open at 3:00 PMDinner Included January 13, 2026TuesdayYouth Health Fair Fun Night 2.0Doors Open 4:00 p.m.Dinner Included January 14, 2026Wednesday Mental Wellness DayTBD Doors Open 4:00 PMDinner Included...
Health Warnings & Events
Kitsumkalum Health Centre – Advisory
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Kitsumkalum Administration – Information Sharing
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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
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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
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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