David Braley Primary Care Research Collaborative

This documentary series for McMaster’s Department of Family Medicine showcases the David Braley Primary Care Research Collaborative’s efforts in advancing healthcare, including Indigenous healing and prison health research. Highlighting initiatives for diverse populations, this project underscores a collective mission to reimagine primary care for a healthier, more inclusive Canada.

About This Project

In partnership with McMaster’s Department of Family Medicine, we embarked on an ambitious project to produce a series of six documentary stories, each one illuminating the transformative work being done through the David Braley Primary Care Research Collaborative. This initiative represents a cornerstone of McMaster’s commitment to advancing primary care in Canada, an endeavor rooted deeply in the institution’s pioneering spirit of healthcare innovation.

Our journey began with a feature on the David Braley Primary Care Research Collaborative itself—an incubator dedicated to strengthening the fabric of primary care across the nation. Subsequent stories dove into the specific community healthcare projects funded by the Collaborative, each story shedding light on innovative approaches to pressing healthcare challenges. One video highlighted an Indigenous Healing through the Arts program, demonstrating the power of cultural and artistic engagement in fostering well-being within Indigenous communities. Another focused on the Prison Health Research program, exploring efforts to improve healthcare services for incarcerated individuals and address the unique health needs within prison populations.

Further videos in the series emphasized initiatives aimed at enhancing care for the elderly and at-risk groups, underscoring the Collaborative’s commitment to inclusivity and accessibility in healthcare. Through these narratives, we captured the essence of projects that not only address immediate health concerns but also build stronger, more resilient communities.