Departments and programs
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
Canada Emergency Response Financial Benefits & Supports
by KKB | Apr 1, 2020 | News, Health, Band Membership, Community Notice, Family, Emergency Response, Emergency Operations Centre, Emergency Programs Coordinator
Accessing financial benefits and support during the COVID-19 outbreak >> PDF DOWNLOAD: COVID-19 - Accessing financial benefits and support For more information please go to website:...
First Nations Health Authority Information
by KKB | Mar 31, 2020 | News, Health, Band Membership, Community Notice, Health Warning, Emergency Response, Emergency Operations Centre, Emergency Programs Coordinator
For more information please go to: https://firstnationshealthauthority.cmail19.com/t/ViewEmail/i/2E63BA10AB4F7A702540EF23F30FEDED/0D6B5A79D867126916FB8100885F948E
Changed Hours of Operation for Tempo March 30
by KKCommunications | Mar 30, 2020 | News, Health, FAQs, Urgent, Community Notice, Public Notice, Tempo, Community, News Feed, Calendar, Health Warning
Change in hours of operation for Kitsumkalum Tempo: Open 8 am, closed at midnight.
When you are taking care of yourselves
by KKCommunications | Mar 30, 2020 | News, Health, Youth, Elders, Public Notice, Family, Community, News Feed
Message from Blaine at Kitsumkalum Health.
FAST Suicide Prevention Support
by KKCommunications | Mar 27, 2020 | News, Education, Health, FAQs, Family, Community, Health Warning
Notice During this time of the COVID -19 situation our FAST Volunteers are taking safety precautions to ensure we are keeping ourselves and community safe. We are following all guidelines put forth by our local Health Stations, FNHA, and Northern Health. Our...
COVID-19 Pandemic – Kitsumkalum Update March 27
by KKCommunications | Mar 27, 2020 | News, Health, Band Membership, Downloads, FAQs, Elders, Urgent, Community Notice, Public Notice, Family, Community, Newsletter, News Feed, Report, Online, Health Warning, Emergency Response, Emergency Operations Centre, Emergency Programs Coordinator
To all Kitsumkalum Community members and staff, In an effort to keep everyone informed of what is happening in the community, what supports are available and what is being done to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we’ll be sending out an update weekly. As I’m sure you...
Kitsumkalum Nurse Practitioner Booking Phone Appointments
by KKCommunications | Mar 27, 2020 | News, Health, Band Membership, FAQs, Elders, Community Notice, Opportunity, Family, News Feed
Kitsumkalum residents can still book appointments with Toby Hilton, Kitsumkalum's Nurse Practitioner. Please call Kitsumkalum Health Centre to book yours: 250.635.6172
Kitsumkalum Community is Closed to Visitors
by KKCommunications | Mar 26, 2020 | News, Health, Band Membership, Housing, Urgent, Community Notice, Public Notice, Community, News Feed, Calendar
Kitsumkalum Community Residential Areas are CLOSED to Visitors. Please practice social distancing. [button id="" style="filled-small" class="" align="" link="https://kitsumkalum.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/V3-March-25-Comm-Closure.pdf" linkTarget="_self"...
Ways To Help During COVID-19
by KKCommunications | Mar 26, 2020 | News, Health, Youth, Elders, Volunteer, Community Notice, Opportunity, Public Notice, Art, Family, Community, News Feed, Entertainment, Online
Decorate hearts with your family and friends, hang them in your window, or drop off an envelope at a long term care facility to brighten their views Bake/drop off food for those still working Volunteer to go grocery shopping for a neighbour who can’t leave their house...
Kitsumkalum Section 95 Tenants March 26th
by KKCommunications | Mar 26, 2020 | News, Health, Band Membership, Housing, Community Notice, Community, News Feed, Calendar
Section 95 Tenants Notice - March 26th, 2020
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