Charing Cross Medical Family Practice & Joint Injection Clinic

04/21/2026

Mental Health Week 2026 - Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services

01/17/2026

Whenever possible your family doctor is your first point of access for care. A virtual urgent care appointment may be right for you if you or a loved one have a medical issue that is NOT life threatening, but requires urgent medical attention.
https://www.urgentcareontario.ca/

01/06/2026

Increase in Suspected Opioid Related Drug Poisonings in Brantford

From January 1-4, 2026, there have been 7 drug-related incidents in Brantford-Brant, based on data reported by Brantford Police Service. This is a higher number of drug-related incidents than what is typical for this short period of time. The substance(s) responsible are unknown.

Please use caution when using any type of drug that is not prescribed to you. If you are new to drug use, you are particularly at risk. Unregulated drugs may have unpredictable potency or contain unexpected and dangerous contaminants.

If you think someone is suffering from a drug overdose, call 9-1-1 immediately. If available, give the person naloxone, even if they weren’t intending to use opioids. If a person was not using opioids, naloxone will have no effect, so there is no risk of harm. Naloxone is an emergency medication that temporarily reverses the effects of an overdose from opioids such as fentanyl, he**in, methadone and morphine as well as those caused by non-opioid drugs contaminated with opioids.

Remember naloxone can temporarily reverse an overdose, but it can wear off before the person has completely recovered. Always call 9-1-1 and be treated by Emergency Medical Services.

If you yourself have taken drugs or have drugs on you, the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act can protect you. The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act provides immunity from simple possession charges for those who call 9-1-1 in the case of an overdose. This Act is in place to encourage and protect people who are witnessing or experiencing an overdose so they can seek help and save lives.

Reduce your risk of an overdose:

Try not to use alone.
If you must use alone, get someone to check on you either by phone or in person, or call the National Overdose Response Service (NORS) at 1-888-688-NORS (6677). NORS will stay on the phone with you while you use drugs and call for help if needed.

Carry naloxone, even if you do not expect to be using opioids. Remember that your drug may be contaminated with fentanyl or other high-potency opioids even if you are not expecting an opioid.

Test drugs intended for use. Test strips that can detect fentanyl or xylazine are currently available from SOAR Community Services' locations at 133 Elgin St. and 1-225 Fairview Dr., and the Positive Health Network Van. Using test strips can help to reduce the risk of overdose.

For more information about opioids, including what to do if someone has an overdose and where to access harm reduction services, please visit the Grand Erie Public Health Website

The Brant County Health Unit has complied resources for those within our community who are looking for help to overcome.

12/20/2025

Free pre diabetes workshop, open to all patients

12/21/2024

❄️Happy winter holidays from our staff! ❄️

Please note our office will be closed on certain days over the holidays, please see hours below

Should you need access to healthcare outside these hours, please visit BFHO After Hours Clinic or Willet Urgent Care.

For Urgent Virtual Care please visit https://www.urgentcareontario.ca

🏥 Charing Cross Medical holiday hours:

Monday, December 23, 2024 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 - CLOSED
Thursday, December 26, 2024 - CLOSED
Friday, December 27, 2024 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, December 28, 2024 - CLOSED
Sunday, December 29, 2024 - CLOSED
Monday, December 30, 2024 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Wednesday, January 1, 2025. CLOSED
Thursday, January 2, 2025. 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Whenever possible your family doctor is your first point of access for care. A virtual urgent care appointment may be right for you if you or a loved one have a medical issue that is NOT life threatening, but requires urgent medical attention.

05/12/2024

Happy Mother's Day to all tough, hard-working, patient and loving moms out there! Every last one of you is AMAZING! 💐💐💐

05/06/2024

Celebrating Nursing Week! 🎉 Nurses rock! 🤘

05/02/2024

Thank you to all of our patients for your trust and support!
We are very honored and grateful to be voted Brantford Community Votes 2024 Gold Winners in the Physician's & Surgeon Category!
We couldn’t do it without your continued support!
Thank you! ❤️🩺❤️

Official 2024 Community Voting Awards Platform for Brantford, ON. Where the community votes for their favourites every year.

01/02/2024

Start the New Year with right priorities

Your mental health matters! Prioritize your mental health this week and incorporate some healthy self-care tips into your daily routine. Our website has a list of local, provincial, and national resources that are available to you. www.bchu.org/MentalHealth

12/02/2023

988 su***de crisis helpline launches across Canada

Canada's 988 hotline, which gives people access to su***de prevention services via call or text, went live on Thursday.

People in every province and territory who are experiencing a mental health crisis and need immediate, real-time support can use the three-digit number.

Similar to 911 for accessing fire, police and medical emergencies, 988: Su***de Crisis Helpline is a short, easy-to-remember number to get a quick response from coast to coast to coast, 24/7 and free of charge.

Canada's 988 hotline, which gives people access to su***de prevention services via call or text, is now available in all provinces and territories, 24/7 and free of charge. Its goal is to prevent su***de.

01/15/2023

Long COVID symptoms including breathing issues, weakness and a sense of 'brain fog' resolve in a year for most mild infections, study finds

Those who got vaccinated have less symptoms. Read more below

https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/long-covid-study-israel-1.6713462