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
COVID Information Update from the Province of BC – Health
COVID Information Update from the Province of B.C. As of May 13th we reached 57 cases of COVID in the Northern Health region. B.C.’s progress in the fight against COVID-19 is a direct result of the sacrifices and decisions that we have all made. To continue to protect...
Childhood Immunizations Offered at Kitsumkalum Health
Kitsumkalum Health is still offering childhood immunizations. Call 250-635-6172 to make an appointment.
Community Impact Statement Part 2 – Recovery and Commitment
Download Part 2 - Community Impact Statement Click here for Part 1 - Community Impact Statement
Community Impact Statement Part 1 – Substance Abuse and Drug Trafficking
Part 1 - Community Impact Statement - download Part 2 - Community Impact Statement - click here
Kitsumkalum Pandemic Response and Planning Overview May 2020
What has been done: Following the BC declaration of a State of Emergency, the Kitsumkalum Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) was activated on March 23rd to monitor the pandemic and coordinate communication, response, and planning Kitsumkalum buildings and businesses...
COVID-19 Provincial Supports May 4, 2020
COVID-19 Provincial Supports - Updated May 4, 2020 https://kitsumkalum.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/COVID-19-Provincial-Supports-0504.pdf
Ideas for Self Care in May
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Emergency Programs Update – May 1, 2020
Dear Kitsumkalum community, I am pleased to report that in the 6 weeks since BC declared a State of Emergency, we have successfully answered the Chief Medical Officers’ call to reduce the spread of Covid-19. The number of new cases in BC is leveling off and the rate...
Links & Resources Updated Weekly
Health Organizations: First Nations Health Authority: www.fnha.ca World Health Organization: www.who.int Northern Health: www.northernhealth.ca HealthLink BC: www.healthlinkbc.ca Canadian Government: www.canada.ca BC Provincial Health Services Authority: www.bccdc.ca...
Be Bear Aware
Household Upkeep and Waste Management How can you help ensure bears don’t get habituated to our residential areas? • Keep organics in a secure organics bin. Store in an enclosed and secure area until collection day. Keep garbage bins free of organics. • Bring your...
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