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Lynn Callaway Sues Hospitals Over EMTALA Abortion Denial

6/25/2026

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Lynn Callaway sued St. David's Round Rock Medical Center and Baylor Scott & White, alleging EMTALA violations.
She claims physicians denied treatment because her hCG level was high and the abortion ban applied.
After days of ER visits, Callaway received antibiotics and a procedure, reporting PTSD.
St. David's says it is addressing the complaint and complies with laws.
Baylor Scott & White cites patient privacy and says physicians follow clinical judgment.

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Lynn Callaway sued St. David's Round Rock Medical Center and Baylor Scott & White, alleging EMTALA violations.
She claims physicians denied treatment because her hCG level was high and the abortion ban applied.
After days of ER visits, Callaway received antibiotics and a procedure, reporting PTSD.
St. David's says it is addressing the complaint and complies with laws.
Baylor Scott & White cites patient privacy and says physicians follow clinical judgment.