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
Northern Health COVID-19 INFO LINE: 1-844-645-7811
by KKB | Mar 24, 2020 | News, Health, Band Membership, Community Notice, Family, Community
Northern Health Authority COVID-19 Information Line: 1-844-645-7811
Kitsumkalum Offices Closed to Public – Essential Services Remain In Operation
by KKCommunications | Mar 20, 2020 | News, Health, Band Membership, FAQs, Elders, Urgent, Community Notice, Public Notice, Community, News Feed, Calendar
Kitsumkalum Offices Closed to the Public. Staff that deliver essential services/ programming are still in office, please call the numbers below to reach a staff member or email. Necessary Kitsumkalum Health Centre in office: 250-635-6172 >> SEE Community Notice...
MARCH 20th – COVID Pandemic Community Update
by KKCommunications | Mar 20, 2020 | News, Education, Economic Development, Health, Band Membership, FAQs, Youth, Elders, Urgent, Kitsumkalum Training & Education, Community Notice, Public Notice, Family, Tempo, Community, Newsletter, News Feed, Calendar
March 20, 2020 Your band leadership, emergency programs and health centre staff have been working hard to keep up with the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic to provide well-informed advice, and give clear direction, which is intended to keep the entire Kitsumkalum...
Kitsumkalum Mental and Emotional Support
by KKCommunications | Mar 20, 2020 | News, Health, Band Membership, Culture, Youth, Elders, Community Notice, Public Notice, Family, Students, Community, News Feed
Mental & Emotional Support for Kitsumkalum
Information and planning message from Kitsumkalum’s Emergency Program Coordinator and Health Director on COVID-19.: March 19, 2020
by KKB | Mar 19, 2020 | News, Events, Health, Band Membership, Youth, Elders, Urgent, Community Notice, Opportunity, Public Notice, Family, Community, News Feed
NAGK School Closure Notice: March 19, 2020
by KKB | Mar 19, 2020 | News, Health, Band Membership, Youth, Community Notice, Public Notice, Family, Community, News Feed, 'Na Aksa Gyilak'yoo School
Ama Sah NAGK Parents and Students, ‘Na Aksa Gyilak’yoo School, like other Independent Schools in BC, will be closing their doors indefinitely as stated by the Minister of Education, Rob Fleming. This means that we will not be doing face to face instruction as of March...
Kitsumkalum Tempo Gas Bar Operations During Pandemic: March 19, 2020
by KKCommunications | Mar 19, 2020 | News, Health, Youth, Urgent, Community Notice, Public Notice, Tempo, Newsletter, News Feed, Haelth Warning, Report
March 19, 2020 Kitsumkalum Tempo Gas Bar Operations During Pandemic During this time of COVID-19 pandemic, Kitsumkalum Tempo Gas Bar will be closing our doors to the public to follow the provincial health orders and recommendations. The store will still be in...
COVID-19 Pandemic – Update – Community and Workplace Measures
by KKCommunications | Mar 18, 2020 | News, Events, Treaty, Events Committee, Education, Economic Development, Health, Social Development, Band Membership, Housing, Finance, Downloads, FAQs, Youth, Elders, Urgent, Kitsumkalum Training & Education, Fish & Wildlife, Community Notice, Gila Kyew Nluuk Headstart & Daycare, Public Notice, Family, Tempo, Community, Newsletter, News Feed, Haelth Warning
March 18, 2020 What is happening in BC and why we say PLEASE AVOID HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES: The BC Centre for Disease Control Case Count and Press Statement for March 17, 2020 states that: 186 confirmed cases in British Columbia as of 3 pm March 17, 2020 • Five recovered...
COVID-19 Pandemic – Current Status, Prevention Measures and Screening
by KKCommunications | Mar 16, 2020 | News, Events, Education, Health, Band Membership, Downloads, FAQs, Elders, Urgent, Community Notice, Public Notice, Family, Community, Newsletter, News Feed, Haelth Warning
Visit www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-feature/coronavirus-disease-covid-19 for the most up to date information on COVID-19 [button id="" style="filled-small" class="" align="" link="https://kitsumkalum.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVID19-notice-March-16-2020.pdf"...
POSTPONED Kitsumkalum Youth & Family Community Dinner March 28
by KKCommunications | Mar 12, 2020 | News, Events, Education, Health, Heritage, Culture, Youth, Community Dinner, Elders, Community Notice, Opportunity, Celebrating Community Success, Art, Family, Students, Community, NIFCS, News Feed, Calendar, Entertainment
POSTPONED Kitsumkalum Youth & Family Community Dinner - March 28th
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