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
Circles Opportunity for Indigenous Youth
by KKCommunications | Oct 19, 2021 | News, Health, Youth, Students, NIFCS
Hey Indigenous Youth! Come join us for a series of meaningful conversations in Circles! This will be led by a small team of Indigenous Youth Leaders as part of Algya̱ga K’üülm G̱oot which means ‘to speak from one heart’. Where: Terrace Art Gallery (basement of the...
Kitsumkalum Men’s Wellness Company
by KKCommunications | Oct 19, 2021 | News, Health, Community
Men “Be a Partner In Your Health And Your Community” Share your thoughts and ideas concerning men’s wellness. Kitsumkalum Men’s Wellness Company is always looking for new members, your knowledge is valuable to us! Contact Blaine at Kitsumkalum Health to set up a...
Prenatal and Postnatal Support
by KKCommunications | Oct 18, 2021 | News, Health, Community
Prenatal and postnatal support for Kitsumkalum Community members who are pregnant or have babies aged 2 years and under. Monthly vouchers Liaison with medical services when needed Baby check-in, measure and weigh Call the Kitsumkalum Health Centre to book an...
Express Your Interest in Parent Connect Group
by KKCommunications | Oct 1, 2021 | News, Events, Health, Family, Community
Dear Kitsumkalum Parents and Caregivers, We, Dm Syl Haaytk Gyibaaw (Emily Bryant) and Bhavani Britt McDougall would like to invite you to join us for Connect Parent Group. Its an attachment-based and trauma-informed program. We have received training to facilitate...
Indigenous Run – Walk – Wheel on Mondays – Community Invitation to Participate
by KKCommunications | Oct 1, 2021 | News, Events, Health, Community, Sports
Indigenous Run, Walk, Wheel Program for NAGK, and the Kitsumkalum Community - Every Monday, October 4th to November 22nd on the Millenium Pathway (meet by Chill), 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm. Download the poster here.
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation September 30th
by KKCommunications | Sep 24, 2021 | News, Health, Culture
Kitsumkalum stands in support of recognizing and commemorating the intergenerational harm that residential schools have caused to Indigenous families and communities, and honours those who have been affected by this injustice. On September 30th wear orange to show...
Support for Residential School Survivors and Their Families
by KKCommunications | Sep 24, 2021 | News, Health
Visit the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation website for more information.
Northern BC Drug Alerts
by KKCommunications | Aug 18, 2021 | Health, Community Notice, Public Notice, Community, Emergency Response
DrugDealerWarningAUG2021Download
Community Wellness Circle August 23rd
by KKCommunications | Aug 11, 2021 | Health
Kitsumkalum Health Update
by KKCommunications | Jul 27, 2021 | Health
Update your contact information with Stacy at Kitsumkalum Health.
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