The impact of St. Jude reaches far beyond the walls of our institution.
It can be seen in scientific discoveries that help change how childhood diseases are treated, in specialized care designed entirely around children and families, in the training of future researchers and clinicians, and in partnerships that strengthen pediatric medicine around the world.
Since opening in 1962, St. Jude has helped drive progress against some of the most challenging pediatric diseases, while working to ensure that discoveries, expertise and advances reach children everywhere.
20% to more than 80%
Since St. Jude opened in 1962, childhood cancer survival rates in the U.S. have increased dramatically.
First and only
St. Jude is the first and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted exclusively to children.
80+ countries
St. Jude collaborates with partners around the world to help improve access to quality pediatric care.
9,000+
Children and families receive treatment, survivorship support and ongoing care through St. Jude each year.
Global impact
Where a child lives should not determine whether they survive cancer.
Through St. Jude Global, the institution works with hospitals, governments, researchers and healthcare organizations around the world to help strengthen pediatric cancer and blood disorder care through shared knowledge, training, research and collaboration.
Building global partnerships
St. Jude Global connects more than 400 organizations across more than 80 countries to strengthen pediatric care through collaboration and shared expertise.
Training the healthcare workforce
St. Jude supports physicians, nurses, pharmacists and researchers worldwide through education programs, fellowships and online learning.
Expanding access to medicines
In partnership with the World Health Organization and UNICEF, St. Jude helped launch a global platform designed to improve access to childhood cancer medicines in low- and middle-income countries.
Sharing knowledge openly
From St. Jude Cloud to Cure4Kids, the institution develops resources that help researchers and clinicians around the world accelerate discovery and impact care.
Greater Memphis impact
St. Jude is both a global institution and a Memphis institution. The campus contributes to the region through scientific investment, workforce development, employment and community partnership. At the same time, patients and families travel to Memphis each year seeking specialized care.
The result is a unique environment where research, medicine, education and community intersect in ways that shape both the institution and the city it calls home.
Strengthening community health
St. Jude collaborates with Memphis-area organizations on initiatives related to infectious diseases, HIV prevention, childhood wellness and community health, helping connect research expertise with local public health needs.
Preventing cancer before it starts
The St. Jude HPV Cancer Prevention Program works with healthcare providers, educators and community organizations to increase HPV vaccination awareness and help reduce preventable cancers through education and outreach.
Building future scientists
The St. Jude STEMM Education and Outreach program expands access to science and health education through school partnerships, mentoring, teacher development and hands-on learning opportunities for students across Memphis and Shelby County.
Supporting families far from home
Housing, transportation, psychosocial support, educational services and family-centered resources help children and caregivers navigate treatment while temporarily living in Memphis.
Rankings, ratings & designations
National rankings and federal designations provide independent validation of the research, clinical care and stewardship of St. Jude. These recognitions reflect consistent performance across quality, safety, accountability and outcomes, as assessed by external organizations.
Best Children’s Hospital for Cancer
St. Jude is consistently recognized among the nation’s leading children’s hospitals for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. Rankings are based on clinical outcomes, patient safety, nursing quality and peer assessment.
National Cancer Institute (NCI) Comprehensive Cancer Center
St. Jude is the first and only National Cancer Institute–designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted exclusively to children. This designation recognizes sustained excellence in pediatric cancer research, care, education and outreach.
Magnet® with Distinction
St. Jude has earned Magnet with Distinction™ from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the third consecutive Magnet designation and first time at this level, recognizing high standards in nursing leadership, professional practice and patient care.
Charity ratings & accountability
St. Jude and ALSAC are evaluated by independent charity rating organizations for financial transparency, governance and stewardship of donated funds. These assessments offer an external view of accountability practices that support long-term sustainability.
Continuing the impact
The challenges facing children with catastrophic diseases are too complex for any one institution, discipline or country to solve alone. St. Jude continues to invest in research, patient care, education, scientific infrastructure and global collaboration designed to improve outcomes and expand access.
Every discovery shared, every clinician trained, every family supported and every partnership strengthened contributes to our mission: Finding cures. Saving children.®
More to discover
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History of St. Jude
Explore the history of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, from Danny Thomas’s founding vision to groundbreaking discoveries and global impact in childhood cancer research.
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Honors and awards
St. Jude has earned numerous institutional awards, and our faculty and staff are regularly recognized as the best in their fields. Learn more about these honors.
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Bench-to-bedside framework
Learn how St. Jude connects research and patient care to move discoveries into treatment.
