Riverside General Hospital marks 100 years of legacy and care on Juneteenth

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.

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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.