Flu Shots:
We are now actively booking for flu shot clinics; please call the office to book your shot. These clinics are for patients who only need a flu shot. You will be seen by a nurse only. You can get a flu shot if you are in for another appointment with your doctor. High dose are available as supplies allow, if we have in stock we will provide to those that qualify.
If you are unwell the day of your appointment or under quarantine, do not arrive for your appointment; please call to rebook, our staff will be happy to find you a better time. Flu shots cannot be given if you are ill.
Holiday Hours 2021 - 2022
Brant FHO After Hours Clinic:
• December 24th 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• December 27 - 31st 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Monday January 3rd 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Family Practice:
• December 24th 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
• December 27th, 28th - Closed
• December 29th, 30th - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• December 31st 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
• January 3rd - Closed
Obstetrics and Gynecology:
• December 24th, 27th, 28th - Closed
• December 29th, 30th - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• December 31st - January 3rd - Closed
General Surgery:
• December 24th - January 3rd - Closed
COVID-19 Vaccine:
COVID-19 vaccines continue to be administered through the Brant County Health Unit (BCHU) clinics or pharmacies. We do not have COVID-19 vaccines.
Registration is available online at www.bchu.org/COVID19Vaccines. You can book via phone at 519-753-4937 ext. 416 if you do not have a computer or someone to help you book online. BCHU urges all patients to book online as there is limited capacity to manage calls. Health cards are required when you book and when you arrive to be vaccinated.
Patients are reminded to not show up unless you have an appointment, there are no walk-ins allowed at BCHU clinics.
Here are some COVID-19 Resources for you:
Vaccine Bulletin Click here to open. What you need to know - resource validated by Canadian doctors (available in 15 languages)
Short patient education videos developed by healthcare workers.
Ontario COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution.
From the BCHU with their information on COVID-19 Vaccines:
https://www.bchu.org/ServicesWeProvide/InfectiousDiseases/Pages/COVID-19-Vaccines.aspx
COVID Testing:
You can book a COVID-19 test by calling the BCHS number 519-751-5818 extension 2 (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm) or online at
https://www.bchsys.org/en/covid-19-online-scheduling.aspx
VIRTUAL CARE:
Virtual care is continuing. When booking our staff will let you know if it is an in person or virtual appointment based on your care needs. Where possible you may have the option of choosing virtual or in person.
PHYSICIAN ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Good Bye Dr. Leach. After many years of service in the Brantford Community Dr. Leach has retired. We wish her well and thank her for her contributions over the years.
Dr. Avery Gudgeon has taken on Dr. Leach’s practice. Dr. Gudgeon joins us from Mississauga where she was practicing prior to moving to this area. Dr. Gudgeon is a graduate of Western University and comes highly recommended by her colleagues.
Fragrance Free Environment
Perfumes, colognes, after-shave lotions and scented hand and body lotions can be an irritant to patients and staff.
Therefore, staff and visitors are asked not to use scented products.
Family Doctor Wait List
We currently have existing doctors taking new patients. Dr. Bharti who joined our practice this year is taking new patients as well. Dr. Bharti is multi-lingual and can provide care in: English, Hindi , Punjabi; Urdu and Spanish. If you wish to be added to our wait list for a family doctor please print and complete the form below and return it to the Avenue Medical Centre. If you wish Dr. Bharti specifically please note this on your form. You can deliver in person or preferred via email to info@avenuemedical.ca.
Click here to open / download Wait List Form