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Prince Rupert harbour

Prince Rupert and Coast Tsimshian

Prince Rupert and Coast Tsimshian Primary Care Network

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We gratefully acknowledge that Prince Rupert sits on the traditional and unceded territory of the Ts’msyen Sm'algya̱x-Speaking Peoples.

Overview

A Primary Care Network (PCN) is a community-based network of health care professionals and clinics who plan and deliver the health care needs of a community.

Prince Rupert and Coast Tsimshian PCN is working with local clinics to help connect people to a primary care provider, either a family doctor or nurse practitioner. This includes people living in the following communities:

  • Prince Rupert
  • Port Edward
  • Gitxaala
  • Gitga'a
  • Lax Kw'alaams
  • Metlakatla

Find a family doctor or nurse practitioner

If you need a primary care provider, register on the Health Connect Registry to get matched with a family doctor or nurse practitioner in your community.


What’s happening in your community

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health services support call taker

Call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 to speak with a health service navigator, registered nurse, registered dietitian, qualified exercise professional or pharmacist. You can contact HealthLink BC 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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pharmacist and customer

Pharmacists are an important part of your health care team and offer a variety of services. They are able to assess and prescribe for 21 minor ailments, prescribe contraceptives, renew prescriptions, and give vaccines.

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BC Ferries Northern Sea Wolf

More people living in rural, remote and First Nations communities will benefit from free ferry service when travelling for non-emergency medical specialist appointments through an expansion to the Travel Assistance Program (TAP).


The content on this page has been jointly created by the Prince Rupert and Coast Tsimshian Primary Care Network and HealthLink BC.