The hospital, originally founded as the Houston Negro Hospital, commemorates a century of serving the Black community amid segregation and inequality
Riverside General Hospital, originally known as Houston Negro Hospital (KPRC)
HOUSTON – On Juneteenth, a day that honors freedom and resilience, Riverside General Hospital is celebrating a milestone of its own: 100 years of service in Houston.
Riverside General Hospital was first known as the Houston Negro Hospital — created to serve the Black community during an era marked by segregation, racism, and limited access to medical care.
A century of impact
The hospital’s centennial is being recognized as a celebration of strength, bravery, and perseverance, and the enduring legacy of those who helped build it.
In conversation: Carlton Houston
KPRC 2 News anchor Sofia Ojeda sat down with journalist and author Carlton Houston, who shared how his family played a role in helping establish the hospital — and how that work created a lasting impact not only in Houston, but across the country.
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