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

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...

Toxic Drug Alert: Prince George

Drug Alert for Prince George, as there has been a recent increase in overdose events in the community. There has been a significant increase in overdose events resulting from two distinct substances. Substance one is being sold as "down," is a light brown/beige colour...

Spruce Medical Centre-PAP Clinic March 2023

Spruce Medical Centre will be holding a Pap ClinicMarch 10, 20239am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pmYou can call 778-634-2525 to book an appointment.Walk-ins welcomePlease bring Care CardPlease see new BC Cancer Agency Guideline below before you book What You Should Know:...

Health Warnings & Events

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...

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...

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