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
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...
Spruce Medical Centre-PAP Clinic March 2023
Spruce Medical Centre will be holding a Pap ClinicMarch 10, 20239am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pmYou can call 778-634-2525 to book an appointment.Walk-ins welcomePlease bring Care CardPlease see new BC Cancer Agency Guideline below before you book What You Should Know:...
What to Know About ‘Tranq,’ the Animal Sedative Infiltrating Street Drugs: Xylazine
Public health officials are warning about xylazine, also known as “tranq” or “tranq dope,” an animal sedative that's infiltrating the nation’s illicit drug supply in substances such as heroin and fentanyl. Andrew Lichtenstein / Corbis via Getty Images An animal...
Kitsumkalum Health Centre: Technical Difficulties
Monday, December 5, 2022, 8AMThe Kitsumkalum Health Centre is experiencing technical difficulties and all phonelines are down! Please stand by as we work through this issue. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your cooperation, Kitsumkalum...
Book your next covid vaccine or flu shot
Missed out on getting a covid booster shot or influenza vaccine? Don't sweat! Booking for your next vaccine can be done by following these simple steps: In person: 101 - 3220 Eby Street, Terrace, B.C.Open Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4:30 pm Closed daily from 12:30 pm -...
TOXIC DRUG ALERT
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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.
POSTPONED – Community Awareness Walk & Lunch
This event is postponed and will be rescheduled to a later date. 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!
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