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
COVID-19 Rapid Tests Available at Kitsumkalum Health
If you are experiencing 3 or more of the symptoms listed call the Kitsumkalum Health Centre at 250-635-6172 to book a test appointment. Bring your care card It will take 20 minutes for the test Symptoms of COVID-19 include new or worsening: Fever or chills Cough Loss...
Land Based Healing
Kitsumkalum NNADAP Counsellor Blaine Stensgaard | 250-635-6172
Public Health Orders Extended to February 16
"Due to the ongoing surge of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, current provincial health orders have been extended until February 16. Gyms and fitness centres will gradually be able to reopen with additional safety measures, starting January 20. Let’s continue to...
COVID-19 Cases in Kitsumkalum
COVID-19 Cases in Kitsumkalum There are positive COVID-19 Omicron cases in Kitsumkalum and exposures have occured in some buildings in the community. Kitsumkalum has taken great steps to reduce the case count as much as possible, and continues to do so among all...
JAN 13th – HEALTH PHONE LINES DOWN
Kitsumkalum Health Centre's phone lines are down at the moment. While the issue is being investigated you can contact Kitsumkalum Health at 250-641-1553
IRSSS Healing Circle
IRSSS invites Day School Survivors and their families to join us for virtual biweekly Healing Circles. Healing Circle facilitated by Sandra A. Harris. Zoom Meeting Link: https://fnha.zoom.us/j/66999899892 or By phone 1-855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free Meeting ID: 669...
Terrace Area COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
Shoppers Drug Mart on Park Ave250-615-5151Walk ins available for the 1st vaccine and then for the 2nd & booster you will need an invitation Shoppers Drug Mart on Lakelse Ave250-635-7261Make appointments through shoppersdrugmart.ca/covid19 Safeway Pharmacy on...
COVID-19 Information and Resources
Stay up to date with the latest COVID-19 information and public health orders: Follow current restrictions and public health orders: gov.bc.ca/COVID19restrictions Get boosted 6 months after your second dose: gov.bc.ca/booster Register your 5-11 year old to get...
Northern BC Overdose Alert
Overdose alert There has been an increase in overdose events across the Northern region from substances sold as down. Substances circulating are highly toxic and may be contaminated with benzodiazepines (benzos) causing heavy and prolonged sedation, and requires more...
Learn to Ski/Snowboard
Ama Sah! Kitsumkalum is running another Ski/Board Club for 2022 starting next week! We have space for two age groups and 3 visits each (alternating groups every Saturday - STARTING NEXT SATURDAY 🥳) Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions! Click here to...
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