HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood officials are celebrating 35 years of serving the northeast Houston area, according to a May 5 news release.

Since opening its doors in 1991, the hospital has grown into a 457-bed acute care facility offering a variety of advanced specialty services, per the release.

Officials noted more than 1,500 colleagues and 600 physicians support the hospital’s mission to provide high-quality health care to patients and families across the region.

“This milestone reflects the dedication of our colleagues, physicians and caregivers who have made a difference in the lives of countless patients over the past 35 years,” HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood CEO John Corbeil said in a statement. “We are proud to continue serving this community with the same commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care that has guided us since the beginning.”

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