Hearing and Speech Center

03/17/2026

Our last (but not least) provider we are featuring for the month is Dr. Amber Beck!

What made you want to be a hearing provider?

I have always wanted to work in a setting where I could help people. While working in a nursing home, I witnessed firsthand the significant impact hearing loss can have on communication, independence, and overall well-being. This experience inspired me to pursue a career as a hearing healthcare professional, where I can help people hear better and improve their overall quality of life.


What do you like most about your job?

I enjoy meeting new people and building meaningful relationships while helping individuals improve their hearing. It is incredibly rewarding to witness the positive impact that better hearing can have on a person’s daily life and overall well-being. My goal is to help every individual experience the world with the best hearing possible.


What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

In my free time, I enjoy spending quality time with my family and friends. I have been blessed with a wonderful husband, a one-year-old little girl, and a baby boy arriving in June. Some of my favorite days are the ones that start with a relaxed morning with my family, followed by playdates with my sisters and their children.


Farthest place you have traveled to?

Cancun, Mexico for my honeymoon.


Something on your bucket list?

I would love to travel to Europe someday.

03/03/2026

World Hearing Day is an international campaign focused on raising awareness about ear and hearing health. It prompts us to protect our auditory well-being, assist those with hearing difficulties, and push for improved hearing care accessibility. Today, let's initiate action by promoting awareness, remembering to schedule regular screenings, and highlighting the significance of communication for everyone. Give us a call to schedule, we would love to help you prioritize your hearing health!

02/25/2026

Our next provider we are featuring is Greg Baartman! Here are his answers to the questions we asked him:

What do you like most about your job?

The greatest part of my job is helping people to live better lives. I enjoy hearing everyone’s success stories after I have worked with them. Many times, I meet people who are living life disconnected from social situations. Then later, after I have fit their hearing loss, I get to hear new stories about their experiences in everyday life. Most days it doesn’t feel like work.


What made you want to be a hearing provider?

Growing up, my grandpa had a significant hearing loss, and it bothered me to know how disconnected he was from the rest of the family when we were together. Later in life, I discovered what hearing technology could do, and it sparked my interest in helping people.


What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

I enjoy family life. I’ve been blessed with my wife, two sons, a daughter, and now grandchildren. I enjoy our church life and our time with friends. I am also a student of music. I play guitar, drums, and banjo. My next focus will be taking grandchildren fishing and hunting as they grow.


Where is the farthest place you have traveled to?

I spent a week in Haiti.

01/19/2026

We thought it would be fun to come up with various questions to ask each of our providers to help you get to know them better. Every month, we will feature one out of three providers and the questions we asked them. First up, Dr. Sharyce Baartman!

What made you want to become a hearing provider?

I have always been interested in hearing loss. My grandfather and father had hearing loss and my aunt used sign language to communicate. I originally started taking classes at the University of Minnesota for teaching students who are deaf and hard of hearing. One of the classes was an introduction to communication disorders and focused on Audiology. I was hooked! I loved the science and the medical side of audiology.


What do you enjoy most about your job?

Our patients. I love that I can be in a medical field and help patients hear better. We are able to spend a lot of time with our patients and get to know them and their families. What a gift it is to be a part of people’s lives and improve the quality of their life with technology that does not require a surgery or invasive treatments.


What do you like to do in your free time?

Different seasons of life create different opportunities. As an empty nester and now a grandparent, my children and grandchildren are a priority during any free time that I have. In addition, I love to travel. I have now visited over 40 states along with Mexico and Canada. I have a few more states to visit and then we are hoping to visit Europe to see our exchange student from Belgium. I also love to read and learn new information.

Where is the furthest place you have traveled to?

Maui. However, I am traveling to Vietnam as part of the Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership program in March 2026.


What is something that is on your bucket list?

Travel to Europe. I have been able to check several items off my bucket list, most of them include traveling. In October of 2025, I checked off Niagara Fals.

12/25/2025

12/18/2025

Spreading Christmas cheer this holiday season from Greg & Sharyce 🎄

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, all of us at the Hearing and Speech Center want to express our deepest gratitude. We are incredibly thankful for all the trust you place in us and feel privileged to be a part of your hearing health journey.

With Appreciation,

Sharyce, Greg, Amber, LuAnn, Kaitlyn, & Michelle

11/24/2025

With the holidays fast approaching, we want to make sure you’re hearing your best at every family gathering.

Below are our upcoming holiday hours. Give us a call today by clicking the link below to schedule your appointment before the holidays!

11/11/2025

On behalf of everyone at the Hearing and Speech Center, we offer our deepest gratitude to all veterans and active duty personnel. Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸

09/29/2025

🚜 Best wishes to all the farmers for a safe & bountiful harvest season!

🦻🏼 Remember to schedule an appointment after harvest season is done to clean/service your hearing aids to prolong the life of your devices. We're here when you need us!

📞 507-532-2687

09/22/2025

🍂Happy first day of fall🍂

What’s your favorite fall activity? Let us know in the comments!

09/10/2025

Dr. Amber Beck’s daughter, Adaline, reminding everyone to protect their hearing!