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
Mental Health Talk Youth and Adults
Mental Health Talk Youth: Help children build strong, caring relationships: Spend some time together around the dinner table Show your child/children how to solve problems Be a role model for you child/children; show patients and love Help children and youth develop...
Terrace Mental Health Numbers
CYMH Terrace 400 – 4545 Lazelle Avenue Terrace BC 250-615-4860 Intakes Tuesdays 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm Wednesdays 1pm to 3pm Northwest counselling 103 – 4624 Greig Ave Terrace BC 250-638-8311 Monday to Friday 8:30am to 12pm and 1pm to 4:30pm Foundry Terrace...
Vaccine Update
UPDATE: As for the Vaccine, we don't have a confirmed date from Northern Health. They have advised us that they will start with 65 and over members first. We have to wait to do the whole community as we are at the mercy of “supply and demand.” Once they give a letter...
COVID-19 URGENT NOTICE
January 2, 2021 The New Year is upon us, we send well wishes to all our members. With COVID-19 numbers increasing fast in the neighbouring communities, it’s a fact that we have confirmed cases in the surrounding area. We have possible exposures in our community...
Kitsumkalum Business Closures Due to COVID-19 in Neighbouring Communities
December 31, 2020 Re: Business Closures due to COVID-19 in Neighbouring Communities Kitsumkalum Leadership and Emergency Response Team have given the direction to close the House of Sim-oi-Ghets Gift Store and Kitsumkalum Tempo Gas bar for two weeks due to the rapid...
Notice of Closure for House of-Sim-oi-Ghets
December 31, 2020 Re: Store Closure For Two Weeks Due to COVID-19 in Neighbouring Communities As of December 31, 2020, the House of Sim-oi-Ghets Gift Store has been directed to close its doors for 2 weeks. This decision is based on the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases...
Covid – 19 message to Kitsumkalum community
Hello, Kitsumkalum leadership, hear is just a message to us all even at Christmas time of year, we have to keep in mind that COVID – 19 PANDEMIC is slowly spreading throughout the Terrace region and now spreading in the First Nations communities, our sister/brother...
REMINDER: BAN ON SOCIAL GATHERINGS OUTSIDE YOUR HOUSEHOLD
COVID-19 Related Measures Act - May change January 8th, 2021 depending on BC Provincial Health Officers Orders SOCIAL GATHERINGS All social gatherings with anyone outside of your household or "core bubble" are banned — that includes playdates, dinner parties,...
Kitsumkalum COVID-19 December 2020 Update
Kitsumkalum Health Centre COVID-19 December 2020 Update and Message from Chief & Council Please see the notices that went door to door from the Kitsumkalum Health Centre for contact information on how to access their support services over the Christmas Holidays....
Covid Exposure – Northern Health
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Health Warnings & Events
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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