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.
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'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.
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'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.
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