The 21st Annual Mission Possible conference will begin Tuesday, March 8th with a preconference event and will conclude with a full day conference on Wednesday, March 9th. The conference is being held on the campus of Stephen F. Austin State University in the Baker Pattillo Student Center in Nacogdoches. There will be a free preconference […]
Burke News
Burke Employee Shares Her Story of Overcoming Depression and Helps Others Do the Same
Burke mental health specialist Meghan Spivey sat down with KTRE recently to share her incredible and courageous story. Check out the story (and some pictures) on KTRE’s website, or watch the video below. By Caroline Manning (KTRE- LUFKIN, TX) Depression is an illness that can affect anyone, even the happiest of people. “Growing […]
Nacogdoches Cancer Survivor Doesn’t Let Blindness, Epilepsy Deter His Dreams
On February 26, KTRE TV Channel-9 featured Kevin Wilson in its weekly Survivor Series. Kevin is a true survivor; he tackled cancer at the young ages of 7 and 8 and continues to excel past any physical limits. He is legally blind and has had brain tumors, spinal tumors, scoliosis, hydrocephalus, and epilepsy among others. Kevin has succeeded in […]
Burke’s 2016 Provider Network Development Plan Available for Public Comment
Burke’s 2016 Provider Network Development Plan is available for public comment through 2/29/16. The Plan applies only to services funded by the Texas Department of State Health Services and is targeted to provider organizations interested in providing full levels of care in our service areas. Please forward your comments to: Donna Moore Director of Quality […]
Alcohol and Drug Detoxification Program Now Available in East Texas
Collaborative Effort Between Burke & Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Deep East Texas Fills Critical Service Gap (Lufkin, Texas – October 5, 2015) A new short-term medical detoxification program for people addicted to alcohol, prescription medication and/or illegal drugs is now available in Lufkin. This voluntary, in-patient program provides medical safeguards to individuals undergoing symptoms of withdrawal.The program is a partnership between […]
Peer Specialists Explained
Our friends at Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health at the University of Texas have posted a great animated video that explains the role that peer specialists can play for people managing a mental illness. If you’ve worked with a peer specialist, you know how helpful and comforting they can be when navigating your way […]
