Bonus Episode #5 - Surviving Cystic Fibrosis - New Miracle Medication - "Trikafta"

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07/14/21 • 31 min

**Update**
On Tuesday October 5th 2021, the BC Government agreed to fund Trikafta as new medication for many people living with Cystic Fibrosis. The VCPU is happy to see this announcement.
Sgt. Dale Sleightholme is passionate about a new miracle medication for those living with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and the reason is that his son has been living with CF his whole life and he wants him to be able to live a long life. Dale is advocating to have Provincial Governments approve the distribution of Trikafta; this new medication has recently been approved by Health Canada. You will hear Dale describe what kids/adults with CF have to struggle with; a severely reduced lung capacity and how they will die without this new medication.
We are also joined by serving Winnipeg Police officer Jeremy Vosbourgh who lives with CF - we want Jeremy to be able to complete his police career and enjoy a healthy retirement and see him get access to Trikafta.
Go to this page to sign the petition to approve Trikafta:
https://action.cysticfibrosis.ca/page/81341/petition/1?ea.tracking.id=webbanner&_ga=2.127899211.779444189.1621289247-627863890.1621289247
Talk to your local MLA to voice your support to have this medication available to save lives!
https://www.cysticfibrosis.ca/news/health-canada-approval-of-transformational-cystic-fibrosis-medication-brings-hope-to-cf-community?p=1

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E-Comm 9-1-1 - Tanya Silletta

We talk with Tanya Silletta from E-Comm 9-1-1 and a long time VicPD Communications Centre employee. Tanya gives her views on what a call-taker or dispatcher has to deal with in today's busy 9-1-1 world. The job done within that field is critical to the success of any first responder attending calls for service.
VCPU members are thankful for the dedicated employees at E-Comm for the great job they do 24/7.
Remember don't call 9-1-1 to ask when the next earthquake will be!
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https://www.ecomm911.ca/

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Treating PTSD with EMDR - Psychotherapist Peter Ciceri

We talk with Peter Ciceri, a psychotherapist and trauma counsellor certified in the use of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) to manage trauma and PTSD. His practice is generally used by first responders and he's really beginning to understand the struggles Police Officers are dealing with on a daily basis. He says the brain can't distinguish between a psychical injury or an emotional injury, so get treatment or help for that injury.
He knows the goal for every police department is "to have a high functioning police force not suffering from PTSD or trauma" and he can help meet that goal.
His website is: http://www.ciceri.com/
Peter also wants to remind police officers that "getting mental health assistance is not a weakness".

Sound editing done by Todd Mason.

More about the Victoria City Police Union (VCPU):

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