General Information Educational Materials

  • After Completion of Therapy (ACT) Clinic

    The After Completion of Therapy (ACT) Clinic is for survivors of childhood cancer. Learn how this special clinic helps survivors stay healthy.

  • Communications aids

    If your child has difficulty seeing, hearing, or communicating other ways, St. Jude can help. Learn about the communication aids we provide.

  • Concierge service at St. Jude

    St. Jude has a concierge service for patient families. We can help you arrange, plan, or organize anything you do not have time for. Learn more.

  • Daily weights

    Your child will be weighed every day at St. Jude. Learn why keeping daily weight measurements can help staff make treatment decisions.

  • Discharge from the hospital

    The hospital discharge process will help you provide the best care for your child after St. Jude. Learn what steps are included in the process and how long the process takes.

  • Financial assistance for growth hormone products

    Cancer and cancer treatment can affect your child’s growth. Your child might need medicines called “growth hormone products.” This information is about programs that can help with the cost.

  • Finding a local doctor after cancer treatment

    Learn how to find a doctor in your own community after treatment at St. Jude, and how St. Jude provides information and help if necessary.

  • Finding reliable health information on the Web

    Many websites provide accurate and helpful health information, and many don't. Learn how to tell what websites to trust and which ones to avoid.

  • Helping care for your child in the PICU

    In the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), the lines, tubes, and wires may keep you from feeling like you can help care for your child. Many family members enjoy being involved in some of the important activities.

  • HopeNet and Family Resource Center computer use

    Learn more about HopeNet, a free internet service St. Jude offers patients and families. The Family Resource Center provides open access to computers.

  • Hospitalist Medicine Program

    Most often, Hospitalist Medicine Program staff, also called hospitalists, provide patient care when your primary care team is not at the hospital, such as nights, weekends, and holidays. They also cover the St. Jude Chemotherapy Service.

  • ICU guidelines: What you need to know

    ICU Guidelines were created to keep your child safe. Learn what guidelines you must follow during your child's stay in the ICU.

  • Inpatient guidelines and what to expect

    If your child is staying at St. Jude, you may have many questions. Learn what to expect.

  • Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

    St. Jude works closely with Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. Learn more about our partnership.

  • Marijuana at St. Jude

    United States law says using, selling, and sharing marijuana is illegal. Do not use any form of marijuana or give it to your child on the St. Jude campus or in St. Jude housing.

  • Massage on the GO

    Could you use a massage? Massage on the GO offers free massages for caregivers and family members.

  • Measuring intake and output for inpatients

    You may need to measure your child's intake and output to help monitor the affect of certain medicines on the bladder or kidney. Learn more how to measure intake and output.

  • Medicine Room

    The Medicine Room is where your child gets treatments and chemotherapy ordered by their doctor, and where to go when the clinics are closed. Learn more.

  • Nursing bedside report

    Bedside report gives you a chance to meet the nurse who will take care of your child for the next shift. Find out more about this regular activity.

  • Outpatient cell phone paging

    St. Jude staff may communicate with you by your cell phone if your child is an outpatient. Learn more.

  • Outpatient fast facts

    Learn the basic facts of outpatient care at St. Jude.

  • Quality of life for all (QoLA)

    QoLA is a program that helps care for and support St. Jude patients and families. The letters stand for "quality of life for all." Learn more.

  • Rapid Response Team (RRT)

    The Rapid Response Team (RRT) is specially trained staff members dedicated to urgent needs. Learn more about the RRT.

  • Social Work services

    A social worker is available as part of your child’s health care team at St. Jude. See how the social worker can help you, your child, and other family members.

  • Using social media

    One common way to maintain keep in touch with family and friends who are far away is through social media. If you use social media, learn what you can do to protect the privacy of you, your child and others.

  • Visiting guidelines

    Please follow the hospital’s visiting guidelines to protect the health and safety of your child and all St. Jude patients. Read the guidelines.

  • What to do after a fever visit

    If your child has a fever, you are right to be concerned. After examining your child carefully, the doctor might choose to treat your child as an outpatient instead of inpatient. Find out what you should know about this situation and when to call the doctor again if needed

  • When the primary clinics are closed

    When the primary clinics are closed and patients need after-hours medical care, staff members are ready to help. Get medical care after hours.

  • Who to call? When to phone?

    Find out who to call and when to phone for help with your child’s medical care. Call 911 if your child has a medical emergency and needs help right away.

  • Who to call? When to phone? IDS

    Find out who to call in the Infectious Disease Clinic for medical care. Call right away for some symptoms—see a list. Call 911 for medical emergencies.

  • Wigs, hairpieces, and hip hats

    Hair loss is a common side effect of some cancer treatments. This article contains a list of resources available to St. Jude patients and families dealing with hair loss.

  • Your first visit to the Neuro-Oncology Clinic

    Find out what to expect when your child first visits the Neuro-Oncology clinic.

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