Patient Outreach Specialist Jennifer Casey and Population Health Program Coordinator Edoris Lomax have received the Population Health Employee of the Quarter Appreciation Awards.
Edoris Lomax was recognized for her leadership in expanding 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 notable increases in program participation: 138 participants in FY23 (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 was honored for her commitment to patient care. 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.” It added that she often takes on unassigned work without hesitation to ensure patients receive comprehensive healthcare. “She approaches patient outreach very thoughtfully and brings forward useful suggestions for workflow improvement, which elevates the work done by the entire team.”
Both honorees were recognized for their contributions to improving patient outcomes and supporting population health initiatives at Temple.
