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
Need To Talk? Hope For Wellness
Need to talk? Support is available at the Hope for Wellness Help Line 1-855-242-3310 or through online chat at www.hopeforwellness.ca
Ksan Place Food Share
Kitsumkalum Walking Club in May
Call Lisa at Kitsumkalum Health to sign up for Walking Club starting in May. 250-635-6172 Be entered for prizes each time you join!
Unexpected Water Shut Off
Monday, April 11th, 2022, 9:00 am The water reservoir is at 49% capacity this morning. This is approximately 147,000 liters of water. It is estimated that the community goes through approximately 140,000 liters per day. ***Reminder to please limit your use of water so...
UPDATE – Emergency Water Shut Off
As of 4:00 pm, Thursday, March 31st, Kitsumkalum’s water supply is back to full capacity. Normal water consumption can resume. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
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.
Health Warnings & Events
FNHA Advises Communities to Prepare for Possible Spread of Coronavirus
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Shellfish Notice
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