Left to Right: Councilwoman Carolyn Evans-Shabazz; Dr. Kimberly Henderson, Deputy Chief of Staff, Harris County Public Health; Dr. Milton Rahman, Executive Director of Harris County Engineering Department; the Honorable Consul General Sheikha Al Thani, Consulate General of the State of Qatar; Elwyn Lee; the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee’s husband; Commissioner Rodney Ellis; former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner; Leah Barton, Harris County Public Health Interim Director; Nicola Springer, Partner and Managing Director, PK-12 Practice with Kirksey Architects; and James Harrison, Principal of Harris Kornberg Architects/
Photos by Ivonne Godinez with Office of Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis
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Riverside General Hospital: A Beacon of Hope Rises Once Again
With its legacy deeply woven into the fabric of Houston’s history, Riverside General Hospital has once again made headlines, this time for a momentous occasion—a groundbreaking ceremony heralding the $200 million revitalization of its historic site. Over a century old, this iconic hospital has been more than just a building; it is a testament to resilience, community strength, and health equity. Under the leadership of Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, this event signals the beginning of Riverside’s next chapter, one filled with promise and renewed purpose.
