‘Nothing Shy of a Miracle’: Trio of Madigan Staff Helped Save Soldier From Burning Vehicle

By Kirstin Grace-Simons / Madigan Army Medical Center

Posted 8/12/19

A trio of staff members once again proved that going above and beyond the call of duty is just another day at Madigan Army Medical Center. On their way home from long shifts, Kassandra Ooms, a …

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