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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Shotgun tournament raises funds for veterans in Tyler
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Andrews Behavioral Health hosted their first ever East Texas Shootout shotgun tournament at Rose City Flying Clays in Tyler on Saturday. East Texas nonprofits awarded more than $130,000 in grants from St. Luke's Health The event cost $400 for teams of four and $100 for individuals to enter to compete in shooting clays and targets. All the proceeds went to support the local Military Veterans Peer Network, which helps local veterans reconnect with society by putting them in contact with other veterans and their families. 'What we're doing is we're trying to bring awareness to veterans, the suicide rate in the state of Texas, which is roughly up to 38.1 now and we want to bring awareness to that and hopefully reach out to veterans, make connections with them, let them know they're not alone,' said peer services coordinator Jeff Hurley. 'We have a lot of veterans and peers in this local area. They're willing to just connect with you and share that experience with you.' Hurley thanked everyone who came out on Saturday to help save lives of veterans. To learn more or to donate, visit Andrews Behavioral Health online. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Andrews Behavior Health in Tyler announces new CEO
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Andrews Behavioral Center in Tyler has announced their new CEO who has more than 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Once current CEO Lynn Rutland retires this summer, Becki Mangum will take over. Mangum has more than 30 years of healthcare leadership experience. East Texas law enforcement participates in active shooter drills to stay prepared 'I am deeply honored to be stepping into the role of CEO this summer and building on the progress we've made under Lynn's leadership,' Mangum said. 'I look forward to continuing to 'move mountains' for mental health through service enhancement and collaborative leadership.' Prior to joining Andrews Behavioral Health, Mangum worked with the East Texas Medical Center Regional Healthcare System (ETMC) as the vice president of physician services. Since coming to Andrews six years ago, Mangum has served as the deputy CEO and CFO and has been instrumental in building community relationships. Rutland credits Mangum for creating innovative programs in the organization as well as expanding community outreach. East Texas 12-year-old sells record setting pig for over $500,000 at Houston Rodeo 'Under Becki's leadership, the organization has made significant strides, including restructuring care models, launching innovative programs to foster internal cultural transformation, expand community outreach and drive continuous quality improvement efforts,' Rutland said. Andrews Behavioral Health, which was founded in 1968, offers a variety of different healthcare options, including outpatient services, crisis intervention and innovative programs. The organization serves more than 10,000 East Texans in five counties and prides themselves on offering affordable treatments to those who can not afford mental healthcare. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
