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
BC Hydro – Free Portable Air Conditioners
BC Hydro is offering a program to help eligible households access free energy-efficient upgrades, including air conditioners! The program is part of BC Hydro's Energy Efficiency Program, aimed at reducing energy consumption and supporting low-income households. To...
Rod Fishing – Learn to Flycast
Kitsumkalum youth ages 12-18 are invited to learn how to flycast on Tuesday, July 9 2024 from 9:00am to 4:00pm Hosted by the Terrace RCMP, Westcoast Fishing Adventures and Kitsumkalum. Families with fishing gear welcome to join. Please contact CST. Patrick Tilma with...
Kitsumkalum Health Centre – Tax Revenue Visit
Canada Revenue Agency • Benefits and Credits available such as Canada Child Benefit • Disability Tax Credit • GST/HST Credit • Tax slips, forms and resources Service Canada My Service Canada • Pension information on Old Age Security and Canada Pension Plan • Get a...
Kitsumkalum Health Centre – Amanii Txa’niis gyet (Brighter Futures) Job Posting
Company: Kitsumkalum Health CentrePosition: Amanii Txa’niis gyet (Brighter Futures) Reports directly to: Kitsumkalum Health DirectorPosting Date: April.19th, 2024 Hours: Full time, 35 hours a week Wage: $19.00 an hourPosted until filledPurpose of the job:The Amanii...
Sacred Paths Workshop – Grief and Loss
A special invitation for you to attend this exceptional workshop with Sandra Harris. This is a Indigenous Land Based workshop full of extensive knowledge on the subject of Grief and Loss and Land Based Therapy.Saturday, March 2 & Sunday, March 3 2024Kitselas Hall...
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...
FNHA Community Connection Harm Reduction Training
FNHA Community Connection Harm Reduction Education & Treatment Center Pathway Presentation, Discussion and Narcan Hands on Training“Join Us for Harm Reduction Conversation, Narcan Hands on Training, Treatment Center Pathways and more!" With Jody Youb a Harm...
Overdose Awareness Day – Naloxone Training
International Overdose Awareness Day is observed annually on August 31st. It is a day to remember those who have lost their lives to drug overdose and to acknowledge the grief of their loved ones. The day also aims to raise awareness about the risks of...
Kitsumkalum 5K Walk for Health 2023
The Kitsumkalum 5km Walk for Health, back Saturday June 3 2023 and partnered with the Dr. REM Lee Hospital Foundation who will have a special announcement at the walk!Proceeds from this year's fundraiser will go towards the purchase of a $72,100 Obstetrical Ultrasound...
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...
Health Warnings & Events
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...
British Columbia Emergency Alert
Find an Overdose Prevention Site: https://www.stopoverdose.gov.bc.ca/.../overdose... Find a harm reduction site: https://towardtheheart.com/site-finder Get your drugs tested: https://drugcheckingbc.ca/drug-checking-sites/ Use an App when using:...
Water Delay & Boil Water Advisory until further notice
WATER UPDATE: 6:30 PM OCT. 27WATER DELAY AND BOIL WATER ADVISORY The contractor was in the process of bringing the water system back online when a fitting gave loose and the trench was flooded. The contractor has closed off the mainline valves and is presently...
Continue Following Provincial Health Orders
Announced Monday, March 29th, 2021 at 2:00 pm by Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry - restrictions have been increased to help break the chain of COVID-19 transmission. www2.gov.bc.ca/covid19restrictions Kitsumkalum Community is asked to continue following the...
Confirmed COVID Cases in Kitsumkalum
Confirmed COVID Cases in Kitsumkalum Kitsumkalum Health was contacted by Northern Health this week about two confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Kitsumkalum community. Kitsumkalum Health would like to remind the community that we are still following Provincial Health...
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...
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,...
Know the Signs of an Overdose
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