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Health & Wellness
Kal’númet Primary Care Clinic
Kal’numet Primary Care Clinic – West Vancouver
9A 380 Welch Street, West Vancouver
Phone: 604-985-2052
Email: kpc_medicalclinic@squamish.net
Fax: 604-982-7197
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM (subject to change for holiday/community closures)
Kal’numet Primary Care Clinic – Squamish Valley
41139B Government Rd, Squamish BC V8B 1E2
Phone: 604-898-6771
Email: svclinic@squamish.net
Fax: 604-605-2950
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM (subject to change for holiday/community closures)
Spring 2025: We are pleased to announce that we are currently accepting off the waitlist in both clinic locations, West Vancouver and Squamish Valley. Please note that we are currently prioritizing Squamish Nation people and their families.
- If you wish to be added to the West Vancouver clinic wait list (9A 380 Welch Street, West Vancouver), please contact the office at 604-985-2052 or kpc_medicalclinic@squamish.net
- If you wish to be added to the Squamish Valley clinic waitlist (1221 Chief Billy Drive, Squamish), please contact the office at 604-898-6771 or svclinic@squamish.net
The Primary Care team includes:
- Physicians
- A Naturopathic Doctor
- A Nurse Practitioner
- Knowledge Keepers
- Resident Elder/Patient Advocate
- Primary Care Registered Nurses
- Public Health Nurses
- A Clinical Pharmacist
- Wellness Coordinators
- Medical Office Assistants
- Primary Care Managers.
We will be soon expanding our team to include Outreach Workers. The team provides general medical care, assessments, physical examinations, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescribing, referral, health information, education, and advice. They can also refer to traditional healers, massage therapists, reiki, and other alternative services.
Medical Office Assistants can book your appointments and answer any non-clinical or non-medical queries. They will be your first point of contact at our Kal’númet Primary Care Clinics. The Primary Care team also has Public Health Nurses (PHNs) providing community-based health services and information.
PHNs provide community-based health services and information/education, with the focus on disease prevention and health promotion.
Services include:
- Pre- and post-natal education and care
- Child health clinics and immunizations
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) health information/services (ex. Pap testing, HPV testing, etc.)
- Pregnancy testing
- Contraception resources and information
- Vaccine clinics (ex. Flu vaccines, COVID-19, Shingles, etc.)
- Communicable disease control (including TB skin tests)
- Diabetes awareness and education
- School and childcare facilities support and education
- Health advocacy, referrals and liaison services for community members and families
To be connected with a Public Health Nurse, please call or email our Primary Care Clinics and they will direct you to the appropriate staff member:
West Vancouver/North Shore: 604-985-2052 or kpc_medicalclinic@squamish.net
Squamish Valley: 604-898-6771 or svclinic@squamish.net
Nation Updates
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Fire Ban in Effect
A full campfire ban is in place across Squamish Nation Lands and Territory due to hot, dry conditions leading to wildfire risks. The wildfire danger rating is now labelled "High."
Our Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Stélmexw came home to Sen̓áḵw
On Friday, May 8, Sen̓áḵw’s first tower was blessed. Following the announcement of the occupancy permit, Sen̓áḵw hosted a beautiful blessing ceremony at the entrance of the tower.
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw home retrofits showcase Nation’s Climate Legacy Strategy
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh People living on reserve can apply for free home retrofits. These upgrades can include new windows, ventilation, insulation, or a new heat pump.