Physical Wellness
Telus Health MyCare App
Video chat with a licensed in-province Doctor, Dietitian or Counsellor from your phone.
Services are only offered in BC, AB, ON, and SK. For residents with a valid Provincial Health Card Number, you do not need to pay a direct cost for your doctor appointment if you are covered under your provincial health insurance plan (MSP, AHCIP, OHIP, Saskatchewan Health). For residents without a valid Provincial Health Card Number, you will be required to pay per doctor consultation if you are not covered under your provincial health insurance. Dietitian and Counsellor services may be covered with an extended health benefits plan.
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Medical Services Plans (MSP)
In Canada, public health insurance is available to eligible residents. Canadian citizens and permanent residents can apply for provincial health insurance. In B.C., public health insurance is called the Medical Services Plan (MSP). It covers the cost of medically-necessary insured doctor services.
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Pharmacare
There are 12 different plans that assist in paying for eligible medications prescribed by a physician, dentist, midwife, nurse practitioner, optometrist, or podiatrist licensed and practicing in BC; insulin, needles, syringes, and insulin pumps, and insulin pump supplies for all people with diabetes (and blood glucose monitoring strips up to certain annual coverage limits for those who have a Certificate of Training); designated, pre-approved permanent prosthetic appliances; children's orthotic devices; and certain ostomy supplies. PharmaNet is a network that links all BC pharmacies; dispensed prescriptions are entered to improve prescription safety and support prescription claim processing.
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T: 1-604-683-7151
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Alternative Phone: 1-800-663-7100
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FNHA Benefits Program
The goal of the Health Benefits Program is to cover medically necessary items, services, and travel that:
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address First Nations peoples’ unique health needs
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respect First Nations’ cultures and values
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ensure the program is available for future generations
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close the health gap between First Nations and non-First Nations in BC
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focus on wellness and prevention instead of only treating sickness
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are based on professional judgement, best practices, and evidence-based care​
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It focuses on covering six different areas which include Dental, Medical Supplies and Equipment, Medical Transportation, Mental Health, Pharmacy and Vision​.
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FNHA Benefits Program: Pregnancy and Infant Care
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The FNHA Health Benefits Program can support you and your baby through your pregnancy and after you give birth. Pregnancy brings lots of change. Some changes may be physical while others may be social or emotional.
Throughout your pregnancy, it is important to talk about your questions or health concerns with your health care provider, such as a community health nurse, pharmacist, nurse practitioner, doctor, or midwife. The Health Benefits Program can support you by covering many of the medically-necessary items and services your health care provider might recommend. This guide provides an overview of the Health Benefits coverage available to you and your family. In this guide, coverage areas are divided up according to health concerns that may come up during pregnancy and after. However, all coverage is available at any time, regardless of where you are in your pregnancy journey.
â– If you have questions about what Health Benefits covers, or if you are having trouble accessing coverage, call us at 1-855-550-5454
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iMedicine Canada
Located in Kipp-Mallery Pharmacy. During pharmacy hours, you can go in and set up a virtual appointment with the doctor on that day.
Address: 207-755 McGill Road. Kamloops, BC. V2C 0B6
Phone: 236-425-0025 ext. 4
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Kinetic Energy Wellness Center
To book an appointment Call right at 7 AM and leave a voicemail
Address: 450-#208 Lansdowne Street. Kamloops, BC. V2C 1Y3
Phone: 250-828-6637
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Urgent Primary Care & Learning Centre (Royal Inland Hospital)
To book an appointment, start calling right at 10am and keep calling back-to-back until someone picks up the phone. Appointments fill up fast, but there is no standing in line to book an appointment, you can book an appointment over the phone and then show up at the appointment time.
Address: Unit 102-311 Columbia Street. Kamloops, BC. V2C 2T3
Phone: 250-314-2256
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​Lip the Lip/Fluoride Varnish Program
For children 12-47 months of age. This free program provides preventive education on tooth decay and gum disease. There is also a fluoride varnish application program for children within this age that meet the eligibility requirements.
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Please contact public health to set up an appointment.
Address: 519 Columbia Street. Kamloops, BC. V2C 2T8
Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Phone: 250-851-7300
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Hopewell Clinic and Pregnancy Care Centre
Free pregnancy tests, appointments with a nurse for pregnancy options support, point of care ultrasounds, and sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment.
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Address: 429 Tranquille Road. Kamloops, BC. V2B 3G9
Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Clinic Hours: Monday–Wednesday 12–4pm, Thursday 11:00am–5:30pm, Friday 10am–3pm
T: 250-376-4646, dial 1 to speak with a registered nurse.
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Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society- Urban Aboriginal Health Center
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The Urban Aboriginal Health Centre is not a walk-in clinic but is a family practice medical clinic whose goal is to care for Aboriginal people and people who are marginalized and without a family doctor on the North Shore of Kamloops. There is a doctor and a family nurse practitioner available for all health needs, from forms, lab work, and x-rays, to women’s health and men’s health. There is emphasis placed on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), FASD, and Traumatic Brain Injury within Mental Health and Addictions.
Urban Aboriginal Health Centre
201 – 376 Tranquille Road
Kamloops, BC, V2B 3G6
P: 250-376-1991
F: 250-376-1776
Q'wemtsín Health Society
Q’wemtsín Health Society is an assembly of Health Care Professionals who believe in providing holistic health services to our Secwépemc communities. We offer a range of health programs, services, and education. Please note that in order to be eligible for some programs at QHS, clients must be a registered band member with either Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, Skeetchestn, or Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band.
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130 Chilcotin Road, Kamloops, BC, V2H 1G3
Telephone: 250.314.6732
Fax: 250.314.6742
Email: qhs@qwemtsin.org
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Skeetchestn Health Clinic
The Skeetchestn Health Clinic was established in partnership with the Q’wemtsín Health Society and the Skeetchestn Indian Band. The Skeetchestn Health Clinic provides access to health services for all Skeetchestn band members.
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7116 Big Sky Road, Savona, BC, V0K 2P0
Telephone: 250.373.2580
Fax: 250.373.2590
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FNHA Doctor of the Day
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The First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day program enables First Nations people in BC with limited or no access to their own doctors to make virtual appointments. The intent of the program is to enable more First Nations people and their family members to access primary health care closer to home.
This is a unique service for First Nations people in BC​​ and their family members, even if those family members are not Indigenous. The program includes doctors of Indigenous ancestry, and all doctors are trained to follow the principles and practices of cultural safety and humility.​​​​​
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The First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day program operates 7 days per week from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Clients will connect via zoom, telephone or for clients without phone network access, can email fndod@fnha.ca to book an appointment.
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