Burke’s 2020 Provider Network Development Plan is available for public comment through August 14, 2020. The Plan applies only to services funded by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission 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 […]
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Texas State Health Agencies Launch Webpage to Depict Youth Suicide in Texas
A joint effort between the Suicide Prevention Team at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Data Dissemination Team at the Center for Health Statistics at the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), helped to create the new Youth Suicide in Texas data webpage. Working together for over a year, the HHSC and […]
COVID-19 Update
A Message from Melanie Taylor, Burke CEO, regarding COVID-19. As you know, Coronavirus is leading news stories worldwide, and I wanted to give you a quick update on how Burke is addressing the issue. We have heightened our infection control measures to ensure our client areas in facilities are cleaned with CDC recommended disinfectants daily. […]
CDC reports teen suicide rates triple over past decade
By Grace Juarez, Reporter, Lufkin Daily News, see the original story here. A recent report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed suicide rates in teens 10-14 have tripled in the past decade. “Deaths due to suicide and homicide, often referred to collectively as violent deaths, have consistently been a major cause of […]
East Texas Business Recognizing Disability Inclusion in the Workforce in October
By Stefante Randall (KTRE Reporter), see the original story here. LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) – Every October, the U.S. Department of Labor observes National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), which is meant to bring awareness to disability inclusion in the workplace. Burke Industries in Lufkin is among many East Texas businesses who not only observe NDEA […]
Melanie Taylor Becomes CEO of Burke after Susan Rushing’s Retirement
By Grace Juarez, Reporter, Lufkin Daily News, see the original story here. Melanie Taylor has taken the helm as CEO of Burke after Susan Rushing retired last week. Rushing left Burke with 39 years of service to Burke, with 29 as CEO. “It marks the end of my career at Burke, but it doesn’t end […]