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
EMERGENCY WATER SHUT OFF MARCH 31st
UPDATE - Water is back to full capacity as of 4:00 pm WATER SHUT OFF TODAY - Public Works found a leak in the waterline and will be conducting an emergency shut off for WEST KALUM, ECSTALL, KWINITSA and GYIIK. The repair is expected to take to the end of the day to...
Why You Should Give a Flying Duck
WHY YOU SHOULD GIVE A FLYING DUCK It took me a long time to realize that each person is responsible for their life. It took me years to discover that my anguish, anxiety, my depression, my courage and my stress, does not solve your problems. I am not responsible for...
Car Seat Safety Training
Car Seat Safety Training Call for Interest6+ participants are needed for a car seat safety 2-day training session set for June. Participants will have a chance to win car seat and will receive a certificate of completion. Please contact Lisa Parker to sign up:T:...
Substance Abuse
Changes To Restrictions Effective March 11
Provincial restrictions will change on Friday, March 11th. Read the latest update on the Government of BC website.
FNHA Medical Transportation Benefit
"About this Benefit • What My Plan Covers • Meal Rates • COVID-19 Support • How Do I Access Coverage? • Escorts • What My Plan Does Not Cover • Appeals • Client Forms" - www.fnha.ca Read all about FNHA's Medical Transportation Benefit on their...
Toxic Drug Alert
Changes to Restrictions Effective FEB 17
"Thanks to over 90% of British Columbians who have done their part to make BC one of the most vaccinated jurisdictions in the world, we can continue a careful easing of restrictions. Starting February 17, several restrictions will be lifted. Other key protective...
***UPDATED *** Kitsumkalum Water Supply is Critically Low
UPDATE AT 1:00 PM, February 8th A possible issue to the low water supply has been found and investigated.Normal water consumption in Kitsumkalum can resume.Thank you for your cooperation. Residents still are asked to call 250-615-6911 if you notice lower water...
Fire Burning Ceremony Final Prayer
Shared from Blaine Stensgaard, Kitsumkalum's NNADAP counsellor: The final prayer at the Fire Burning Ceremony that took place on January 31st. The ceremony was to honour the 93 unmarked graves found at the site of the Williams Lake residential school.
Health Warnings & Events
Kitsumkalum Health Community Letter April 6
Good day Kitsumkalum Community, We are taking this COVID-19 Virus very seriously. At the Health Centre we have taken the appropriate measures to keep our community safe. With the support of Diane Collins and Rachel Munroe we have provided each home in our community...
COVID-19 Pandemic Update APRIL 3
The current COVID-19 pandemic numbers in British Columbia: 1,174 confirmed cases as of April 3, 2020 641 recovered in BC 35 deaths in BC, 53 new cases 146 hospitilized with 64 in ICU 176 cases are linked to care homes. Cases by region: 541 Vancouver Coastal Health 412...
First Nations Health Authority Information
For more information please go to: https://firstnationshealthauthority.cmail19.com/t/ViewEmail/i/2E63BA10AB4F7A702540EF23F30FEDED/0D6B5A79D867126916FB8100885F948E
Changed Hours of Operation for Tempo March 30
Change in hours of operation for Kitsumkalum Tempo: Open 8 am, closed at midnight.
FAST Suicide Prevention Support
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
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 Tempo Gas Bar Operations During Pandemic: March 19, 2020
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
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
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BCCDC Recommendations for Novel Coronavirus
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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