Death of 19-year-old Children’s of Alabama nurse sparks outrage
Jakoya Renae Morgan, 19, was at work at Children’s on May 26 when she collapsed at 4:12 a.m. while she was at work.
Mason Reed 
Children’s of Alabama has issued a formal statement addressing the tragic passing of a 19-year-old certified nursing assistant, an event that has ignited intense public outcry across social media channels.
Jakoya Renae Morgan was on duty at the Birmingham hospital on May 26 when she was discovered collapsed at 4:12 a.m. Following the incident, she was transported to UAB Hospital, where officials from the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed she was pronounced dead at 5 a.m.
Community Concerns and Allegations
Morgan’s sudden death has sparked a wave of concern on social media, with friends and family members claiming the teenager had reported feeling unwell during her shift but was allegedly denied permission to leave. Furthermore, circulating claims suggest that hospital staff were prevented from initiating life-saving measures for Morgan at the scene.
Hospital and Coroner Responses
In a statement provided to 205focus.com, Children’s of Alabama expressed their condolences regarding the loss. The hospital stated, “Children’s of Alabama is saddened to confirm the sudden loss of our employee, Jakoya Morgan, this week. We extend our deepest sympathies to her family and her colleagues.” Regarding the allegations, the hospital maintained: “In any emergency like this involving a patient or employee, our care teams respond immediately and initiate appropriate life-saving measures as they are trained to do.”
Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates confirmed that Morgan was found unresponsive in her designated work area. An autopsy performed on the same day showed no signs of trauma or foul play. According to Yates, the examination revealed an acute medical event linked to a pre-existing chronic health condition. The final cause of death remains pending, awaiting the results of additional laboratory studies.
