Medical Travel:
NOW AVAILABLE PROVINCE WIDE
Starting February 3rd, 2025, the Klahoose Nation will manage our entire Medical Travel Program, continuing to do so for Klahoose Band Members living in the community, and delivering service to members off reserve in B.C. This program provides support to all members in B.C. with eligible travel expenses to access health and wellness services that are not available in the community where they live.
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Medical Travel Team
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Contact Information
Telephone:
1-506-717-7988
during business hours (Monday - Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm PST)
Email:
medicaltravel@klahoose.org
ONLINE FORM SUBMISSION COMING SOON
Health Centre Services
Ongoing & Crisis Counselling
Lisa Marie Gruger, MA Registered Clinical Counsellorlmg@lmgruger.ca OR 1 250 287 5974
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Weekly Medical Doctor Visits
Medical doctor visits will be posted on the website and community newsletters.
1 250 935 0251
Oral Health
Dental Hygenist Services
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Mobile Dental Hygienist visits will be posted on the website and community newsletters.
1 250 935 0251
Additional Services Provided:
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- Chronic Disease Prevention & Management
- Lab sample collection for analysis at Campbell River Hospital
- Onsite ECG, A1C and Hemoglobin lab testing
- Pre and Post Natal Care
- Nutrition Support & Information
- Custom Orthotics
- Hearing Screening/ Hearing Aid provision
- Child Development Services in Kids Space Rooms in Community
- Speech Language/Occupational Therapy services for children
- Home and Community Care programs including personal care workers in the home
- Addictions Prevention and Health Promotion including supportive counselling pre and post treatment
- Drug and Alcohol recovery Groups
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Klahoose First Nation Community Bus Service
The Klahoose Community Bus is a
transportation service from Cortes Island to Campbell River, connecting people to amenities and essential services, such as, medical appointments, government offices, banks, and grocery stores. The Bus makes scheduled runs to Campbell River twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Reservations are taken on a first-come-first-serve basis and should be made no later than 8:00 AM the day of departure.
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Please click the button below to see how to book and our departure times!
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Klahoose Health Department Contacts
Klahoose Health Center
Office: (250) 935-0251
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Gina Hallihan Community Registered Nurse
Klahoose Health Center
Phone: 250-935-6536 ext. 327​
Email: ginahallihan@klahoose.org
Stephanie Konefall
Senior Policy Analyst for Child Welfare
Klahoose Health
Phone: 250-935-6536 ext. 329​
Eugene Semple
Social Worker
Klahoose Health Center
Phone: 250-935-6536 ext. 333
Email: eugenesemple@klahoose.org