Somerset Hospital has announced that Lori Ream of Somerset will be the new Occupational Health Director for Somerset Hospital.

As Occupational Health Director, Ream will act as a liaison and market the department’s services to the area’s business community in relation to occupational health care. She will also manage the hospital’s employee health program including case management, pre-employment evaluations and medical surveillance programs. In addition, Ream will serve as the Safety Officer of Somerset Hospital.

Mrs. Ream began her career at Somerset Hospital in 1996 as a Registered Nurse in the Women’s Health Department. In 2001, she transferred to the Quality Services Department where she served as a Case Manager until 2008, at which time she began her employment with Somerset Med Service as the Compliance Officer, Clinical Consultant and Sales/Marketing Representative. Lori also participated in the Hospital’s swing bed program and achieved certification in Case Management in 2011.

“Workplace injuries affect employee health, productivity, job satisfaction and can increase the cost of business,” states Ream “I am looking forward to working with area companies to meet their employee health challenges.”