Reference # 10
HealthLink BC (NurseLine)
Phone: 8-1-1
Web Site: www.healthlinkbc.ca/

call 8-1-1 from anywhere in the province to speak with a registered nurse, dietitian or pharmacist or to find a health resource close to their home.

Reference # 131
Kitimat General Hospital
920 Lahakas Blvd. Kitimat V8C 2S3
Phone: 250-632-2121
Fax: 250-632-4995
Contact: Ray Taylor, Kitimat Site Manager

Reference # 165
Medical Services Plan
Box 2000 Victoria, BC V8W 2Y4
Phone: 1-800-663-7100

Information line for questions, claims, dependents, changes, etc. Hours : 8:30 - 4:30, Monday - Friday Applications for Medical Service Plan and Medical Service Premium Assistance are available at the Government Agent Office. (632-6188) Payments are also accepted at this office.

Reference # 169
Ministry of Health and Seniors Information Line
Phone: 1-800-465-4911
Fax: 250-632-4995

Information line providing basic info. re. health services. Referrals to local health units, info. re. government agencies, etc. Line staffed 8:30 - 4:30 Monday - Friday.

Reference # 181
Northwest Massage and Natural Health
4906 Tweedle Ave. Terrace V8G 4G7
Phone: 250-635-5018
Contact: Roger Carling-Kelly

Northwest Massage Therapy offers massage therapy, therapeutic massage for injuries, hydrotherapy, massage for tension and relaxation. Services are available to children and adults. It is not necessary to have a doctor's referral, but it will help with the cost. The services offered include Colomhydro therapy and clinical hypnosis.

Reference # 181
Speech, Hearing, Dental and Nutrition Clinic
Northern Health Authority
3412 Kalum Ave. Terrace V8G 4T2
Phone: 250-638-2233

Clinic for testing hearing and prescribing hearing aides. Bookings are made directly with Terrace office. Must have doctor's referral.

Reference # 232
STD/HIV Information Line
Phone: 1-800-661-4337

Provides information on modes of transmission, signs and symptoms, testing, treatment and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. Nurse available to talk to Mon - Fri 1p.m. - 3p.m. For information locally contact the Northwest Community Health Services Society at 632-3181.

Reference #164
Medical and Dental Staff

Visiting Physicians