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Viral TikTok Alleges Delayed Labor Care at Dallas Regional Medical Center

The hospital says it is reviewing the case under patient-privacy constraints.

Overview

  • Footage shows Karrie Jones in visible distress in a wheelchair as a nurse asks intake questions during labor.
  • Her family says she remained in the waiting area for more than 30 minutes and delivered about 12 minutes after being moved.
  • Videos posted by her mother, Kash, drew more than 36 million views on TikTok by Saturday morning.
  • The family alleges discriminatory treatment, and public health data show Black women face far higher maternal mortality rates than other groups.
  • Dallas Regional Medical Center issued a statement affirming a review and its commitment to patient safety, while the family says mother and newborn are undergoing tests with results pending.