Cook Children's is supported by one of the largest pediatric transport programs in the nation. More than 3,500 children are transported to Cook Children's Medical Center annually from Texas and its surrounding states, most for critical care. Cook Children's is one of only five neonatal transport teams accredited worldwide by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Services.
Our program began in 1982 with a single ambulance and two team members. We have grown to our current model, which includes a Cessna Citation Encore+ jet*, King Air B200 critical care transport airplane*, an American Eurocopter 145 helicopter* and five ambulances. Each are equipped to transport critical care patients and feature pediatric-oriented technology.
Cook Children's Teddy Bear Transport includes a staff of 62 neonatal/pediatric nurses, respiratory therapists, paramedics and communication specialists.
*Aircraft operated by Metro Aviation, Shreveport, Louisiana.
Teddy Bear Transport