Patient Outreach Specialist Jennifer Casey and Population Health Program Coordinator Edoris Lomax have been recognized with the Population Health Employee of the Quarter Appreciation Awards at Temple University Hospital.
Edoris Lomax was acknowledged for her leadership in advancing Temple’s Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP). According to her nomination, “Edoris has worked tirelessly to expand the reach and impact of the DPP across our region, while also increasing the number of certified lifestyle coaches within Temple. Through her efforts, she has strengthened the program’s infrastructure, improved graduation rates, and significantly grown the number of participants year over year.”
The nomination highlighted measurable results from Lomax’s work: 138 program participants in fiscal year 2023 (a 41% increase over FY22), 263 participants in FY24 (a 91% increase over FY23), and 442 participants in FY25 (a 68% increase over FY24). The statement continued, “These results speak to Edoris’ vision, persistence, and leadership. Because of her dedication, more individuals in our community are gaining access to the education and support needed to delay or prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Her work has had a direct and measurable impact on population health outcomes, and she exemplifies Temple’s values of excellence, innovation, and service.”
Jennifer Casey received recognition for her commitment to patient care, especially regarding vaccine outreach. Her nomination stated: “When we instituted a new process for discussing three specific GlaxoSmithKline-manufactured vaccines with patients, Jenn not only overwhelmingly surpassed all other team members in how many vaccine discussions she had, but has also gone above and beyond by reviewing all other vaccines for which patients are overdue.”
The nomination added that Casey often takes on unassigned tasks without hesitation to ensure patients receive comprehensive care. “She approaches patient outreach very thoughtfully and brings forward useful suggestions for workflow improvement, which elevates the work done by the entire team.”
The awards highlight ongoing efforts at Temple University Hospital to improve population health through staff dedication.
