Resources for Patients & Families (2024)

No matter where you are in your child’s treatment journey, we have resources and experts to help you.

Before you arrive

You have just learned that your child will be coming toSt. Jude.We have put together important information to help you get here.

  • How to Seek Treatment
  • What to Bring
  • Your Other Children
  • Communication Needs: Translation and Interpretation
  • Avoiding the Smallpox Vaccine
  • Driving Directions
  • St. Jude MyChart

While you are here

From school to social work, Child Life to campus housing,St. Judeoffers your child and your family support and resources — all in one place.

  • Your First Visit
  • Housing
  • Where to Eat
  • Family Caregivers
  • Daily Routines
  • Shuttle Schedule
  • Local Transportation

Going home

Most children atSt. Judeare treated as outpatients and do not stay overnight. Explore these resources and tips to learn more about caring for your child when away from the hospital.

  • Patient Education Resources
  • Infection Control Tips
  • Medicines
  • Request Your Medical Records

Patient Education Resources

These educational resources include details about many subjects that may affect your child as a patient atSt. Judeand you as a caregiver. They explain guidelines for tests, treatments and other health care procedures. They also address questions that patient families ask most often.

Patient Education Resources

Together by St. Jude

Togetheris an online resource powered bySt. Jude Children's Research Hospital. It offers dependable information and a community of support for anyone facing childhood cancer.

Visit Together Website

Join the Together Community, a safe and welcoming online platform for families facing catastrophic childhood and adolescent illnesses.www.togethercommunity.stjude.org

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St. Jude MyChart

St. Jude MyChartis a patient portal that will help you navigate your child’s care.

WithSt. JudeMyChart, you can do these things and more:

  • Look at your child’s health record
  • See your scheduleand request appointments
  • Access education and information about care and treatment
  • Message your care team and ask questions
  • Request prescription refills
  • View test results and clinic notes

Learn More About St. Jude MyChart

OurSt. Judeapp

Our St. Jude app is exclusively for St. Jude patient families. Families can download the app on their phone or tablet. The app can be used to help track clinic appointments and events at the hospital and housing facilities. Families can also use it to access educational articles and receive updates on their travel and housing reservations.

Families can use the app to access important details about:

  • Food options
  • Travel
  • Housing
  • Resources
  • Education
  • The My St. Jude Patient Portal
  • Together by St. Jude
  • Help & Support

Learn More About Our St. Jude App

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Patient Family-Centered Care

At the heart of patient family-centered care is the belief that health care staff and a patient's family are partners.

St. Judeproudly practices patient family-centered care.We know every child and every family is unique. We listen to you. We are here to make sure your family's needs and choices are met and heard.

Related Topics

  • Six More Reasons to Love St. Jude

Seeking Treatment atSt. Jude

Treatment Programs

  • Brain Tumor Treatment
  • Leukemia / Lymphoma Treatment
  • Solid Tumor Treatment
  • Sickle Cell Disease Treatment
  • Blood Disorders Treatment
  • Infectious Diseases Treatment
  • Immunodeficiency Diseases Treatment
  • Histiocytosis Treatment

Treatment & Services

  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Nursing
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Surgery
  • Clinics and Services on Campus
  • Support Services

Childhood Cancer Survivorship

After your child is cancer-free, we offer years of follow-up care. Our researchhelps doctors better understand how childhood cancer and its treatment affects survivors into adulthood.

Learn About the Survivorship Program

Search Diseases We Treat

What is a Clinical Trial?

St. Jude treats children and teens with cancer, blood disorders and other life-threatening diseases through clinical trials. These trials are available regardless of a child’s or family’s race, sex, ethnicity, religion, nationality or ability to pay.

View Open Clinical Trials

Your Primary Care Team

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Your Primary Care Team

Learn about the role of doctors, nurse practitioners and primary nurses as they work together as a team to coordinate patient care.

Inpatient Stay

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Inpatient Stay – When your Child Stays in the Hospital Overnight

Some treatments require your child to stay in the hospital overnight. This video explains how it works.

Contact Us

Call:1-866-2STJUDE

Email: hospitalinfo@stjude.org

If your child is aSt. Judepatient and you have anurgentquestion or concern, ask tospeak to the Nursing Coordinatoron duty.

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