St. Jude Healthcare Education Center is a non-profit organization that provides high quality, free healthcare education for the public in order to empower them with knowledge and tools so they can make informed choices about their health. St. Jude dedicates itself to provide information that helps people live healthier lives and reduce the risk of illness or injury by empowering them with knowledge and practical skills on topics such as: healthy eating, sleeping habits, safe exercise practices, preventing falls at home or work, learning about chronic conditions like diabetes or heart disease; understanding medications; taking care of children’s health needs; avoiding infectious diseases like HIV/AIDS and Ebola.
Since 1962, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has been a pioneer in pediatric research and the development of new treatments for children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. It was founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and his wife, Rose Marie.
Today, it is one of the world's best child-focused cancer centers with real breakthroughs in treating childhood cancers that have helped push survival rates from less than 10% to over 80%.
St. Jude is also known for its "no family ever pays" philosophy which guarantees treatment regardless of ability to pay or type of insurance coverage. This policy helps ensure patients are not turned away because they cannot afford care or lack health insurance coverage.
The St. Jude Healthcare Education Center was founded in 1982 as a resource for teaching healthcare professionals and individuals with an interest in the field of oncology about cancer and its treatment.
In addition to offering diverse educational programming, including lectures by internationally renowned experts, symposia, workshops, simulation courses and webinars, our center also provides opportunities for fellowship training through our partnership with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). Our mission is to be a leader in cancer education and research that improves patient care globally.
The St. Jude Healthcare Education Center in Glendale, California provides a unique hands-on learning environment for students of all ages and backgrounds to explore the field of healthcare. The center offers tours which are available Monday through Friday at 10am, 1pm, 3pm and 5pm with advanced reservations only. Visitors can enjoy self-guided tours or guided tours led by experts from the industry.
St. Jude's is pleased to offer these opportunities for anyone interested in exploring the various aspects of health care careers including pharmacy technicians, physical therapists and other allied health professions as well as those considering medical school or a career in research science.
At St. Jude's Healthcare Education Center we believe that it takes more than just an education.
The St. Jude Healthcare Education Center is the leading provider of continuing medical education programs in Southern California, with an emphasis on cancer care. With over 40 years' experience and more than 2,000 graduates annually, we offer a wide range of courses for physicians and other healthcare professionals who are looking to learn how to improve their practice through new techniques and technologies.
