Lu’ma Medical Centre
Providing culturally safe Primary Care
Current members, book here: https://lnhs.cortico.ca/book/
Start Your Healing Journey
At this time, our patient panel is at capacity and regretfully our waitlist is closed. Please check back for any updates.
How to book an appointment if currently attached…
Click here to book an appointment online: https://lnhs.cortico.ca/book/
Please note:
We receive a large volume of calls. Our team is working hard to provide culturally safe care. We appreciate your patience while we work to serve all our members' needs.
Please book an appointment 2 weeks notice in advance for prescription refills.
Last minute prescription refill requests are not guaranteed.
For last minute refill request please call your pharmacy and ask them to fax a request. The Pharmacy may provide an emergency refill.
Practitioners usually book 1-2 weeks in advance.
Same day appointments are not guaranteed.
Indigicare Medicines Pharmacy can provide prescriptions for minor ailments such as Infection, UTI, birth Control, allergies, pain etc.
Please email or visit: Contact@Lumaindigicare.ca located at 2982 Nanaimo St, Van
To book an appointment:
To book online, please click the link: https://lnhs.cortico.ca/book/
Or to book byemail: Booking@LumaMedical.ca or call 604-558-8822
Provide a brief description of the reason for your visit.
Calling 604-558-8822 Phone hours are between 9am and 4:30pm. Our phone lines can be quite busy. For quicker service , please book online or email Booking@LumaMedical.ca
Press 1 - Book an appointment
Press 3 - Social Navigators
Press 4 - Leave a voicemail message
What to expect at your appointment
Please arrive 5 min before your appointment.
If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, you may be asked to reschedule your appointment.
We are closed for lunch from 12:00 to 1:00 pm daily.
Programs and Services
Traditional Healing and Elders Program
Please email Booking@LumaMedical.ca to be connected to cultural supports.
Primary Care
We strive to support your determination to be wholistically well.
Counselling
People attached to Lu’ma Medical Centre for their primary care, can self-refer for Mental Health Supports. Please email Sandra@LumaMedical.ca to discuss your wellness needs.
Social Navigation
People attached to Lu’ma Medical Centre for their primary care, can self-refer for support completing forms, housing applications, ID, and advocacy. Our Social Navigators can open doors of opportunity, providing referrals for programs and services offered in the community by other agencies such as food security, training, employment, taxes, justice etc.
Registered Nurses
Our Registered Nurse team supports family wellness and prevention, offering immunizations, STI testing & treatment, self-care of on-going health conditions, infant health, lactation support, and contraceptive planning.
Dietitian Services
Provides individuals with the support and resources to help them nurture their well-being through food and nutrition. This service is available for people who are attached at Lu’ma Medical Centre for their primary care.
Our Work
Lu’ma Medical Centre is a place where Indigenous health professionals and culturally-aware practitioners can meet the needs of the urban Indigenous community in a wholistic and caring way. Blending traditional approaches to health care with western medicine, the Centre is operated by a team of Indigenous Physicians, Traditional Healers and Elders, and Counsellors.
With a deep understanding of the conditions clients need to improve their health and well-being, the Centre is committed to providing clear and friendly communication, culturally-appropriate programming to address trauma, and assistance in accessing resources and navigating systems.
Culturally Safe Practices
Medical practitioners engage patients with clear communication, understanding, education, and participation in active health management.
Our Traditional Elders and Healers share cultural knowledge and teachings and engage patients in practices, ceremonies, and wholistic ways of healing from trauma.
We offer Talking Circles and Groups to support healing journeys.
Our Social Navigators assist patients in accessing resources, removing barriers, completing forms, navigating systems, and opening doors of opportunity.