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
Gyiik – Water Shut Off DEC 8th
by KKCommunications | Dec 7, 2021 | News, Health, Housing, Urgent, Community Notice, Major Projects, Community, News Feed
Progrus Constructors Inc. will be doing the final work on the watermain on Kalum Road on Wednesday, December 8th from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. To accomodate the work, the watermain will be shut off and will affect Gyiik Road residents 3555 to 3563. Before the water...
Create Emergency Lists and Win Prizes
by KKCommunications | Dec 3, 2021 | News, Health, Contest, Community, Prizes
Create and submit your lists to Kitsumkalum Health Centre by Friday, December 10th, 2021, 1:00 pmDrop off with Carrie or email to reception (at) kitsumkalum (dot) com List Examples:HOME Emergency ListEmergency numbers, email and address resources list; map & route...
Funds Were Raised in Kitsumkalum for Movember
by KKCommunications | Dec 2, 2021 | News, Health, Fundraising, Community
$536 was donated to the MOVEMBER movement from the members of Kitsumkalum. 16 names were recorded and acknowledged for their support. And a great big Thank You to all the folks who donated in support of the men in Kitsumkalum. News for the people here. I didn’t...
British Columbia Emergency Alert
by KKCommunications | Nov 30, 2021 | News, Health, Urgent, Community Notice, News Feed, Health Warning, Emergency Response
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:...
Kitsumkalum Health Seeking People to Shovel Snow for Elders
by KKCommunications | Nov 29, 2021 | News, Jobs & Opportunities, Health, Community
Kitsumkalum Health is seeking to hire snow shovellers for Elders. Call Carrie at 250-635-6172 to sign up
COVID Booster Vaccine Clinic NOV. 23rd NEW DATE
by KKCommunications | Nov 4, 2021 | News, Events, Health, Community Notice, Calendar
COVID Booster Vaccine Drop-In ClinicKitsumkalum Community HallNovember 23rd 8:30 am - 5:30 pmCOVID protocols in place - mask required, sanitize, social distance Kitsumkalum community members who have had two doses of the COVID vaccine are invited to get a third dose...
Help Raise Awareness and Money for Men’s Health!
by KKCommunications | Nov 3, 2021 | News, Health, Fundraising, Community
“Movember fundraisers are a global community of fired up Mo Bros and Mo Sisters – aka rock stars making a difference in mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. Your donation could help save a father, a brother, a son, a friend, a...
Water Delay & Boil Water Advisory until further notice
by KKB | Oct 27, 2021 | News, Public Notice, Health Warning
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...
Halloween Safety Tips
by KKCommunications | Oct 22, 2021 | News, Health, Youth, Halloween, Family
NFPA website
Drop-In Flu Clinic at Kitsumkalum Hall OCT 28
by KKCommunications | Oct 22, 2021 | News, Events, Health, Community, Calendar
Kitsumkalum Hall | Drop-In Flu ClinicOctober 28th 8:30 am - 3:30 pmNo appointment necessary, walk-in onlyCOVID protocols in place - mask required, sanitize, social distance Flu season is typically November to April each year.Each year many people get sick with...
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