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
Test Kits for Fentanyl Available at Health Centre
Test strips for detection of Fentanyl are available at Kitsumkalum Health during office hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Community Awareness Walk & Lunch
In honour of Substance Awareness Week (Aug 29th - Sept. 3rd) Kitsumkalum Health is hosting a Community Awareness Walk & Lunch on August 31st, starting at 9:00 am at the Health Centre.
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 Walking Group Extended to August
Join Kitsumkalum Walking Group every Wednesday at 1 pm at the Health Centre. Every time you participate is another chance to win prizes!
May is Electrical Safety Month
May is national electrical safety month!Please read an important message about electrical safety from the Emergency Management department.Stay safe and be well!
Preventing the Spread of Avian Influenza Through Movement Restrictions
"The Ministry of Agriculture and Food (the Ministry) would like to provide the following resources for bird owners regarding restrictions to bird movement put in place to prevent the spread of Avian Influenza (AI). AI has been detected in B.C., as well as other...
Tuesday Craft Night in Kitsumkalum
Every Tuesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm you're invited to join Kitsumkalum Craft Night at the Health Centre!
COVID Vaccine Booster Shot June 6th
Change of date and location WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8th, 2022 8:30 am - 3:00 pm KITSUMKALUM HEALTH CENTRE Kitsumkalum members are invited to get your COVID vaccine booster shot on June 6th. This can be your 2nd booster shot or your 1st. If you require a booster shot and want...
Concert In The Parking Lot – May 28
Need To Talk? Hope For Wellness
Need to talk? Support is available at the Hope for Wellness Help Line 1-855-242-3310 or through online chat at www.hopeforwellness.ca
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...
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...
COVID-19 ORDERS Northern Health
Northern Health (NH) has introduced public health orders covering most of the NH region to manage COVID-19 activity. Visit the Northern Health Website for full details on the Health Order. Health protection central line for concerns/complaints: 250-565 7322 or...
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