A new Kids Kare helicopter is fully equipped with all medications and supplies needed to treat a critically ill or injured infant or child. Wolfson Children's Hospital now has a helicopter, a fixed wing aircraft and three ICUs.

Measuring 55 ft by 55 ft and roughly 163 ft above street level, 132 ft higher than its predecessor, a new helipad offers direct and express access to care at UPMC Mercy's emergency department and trauma centre.