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“Our goal is to provide the hearing impaired
with a lifetime of quality hearing, and our success is directly related
to our high regard for customer satisfaction.”
—Patricia Stark,
past President of HAMS
Hearing Aid Management Systems, Inc. (H.A.M.S.) is
a provider-owned network of hearing healthcare professionals who provide
direct care to patients and oversee care provided by other contractors.
H.A.M.S. network providers deliver a full range of
hearing health care services.
- Hearing Evaluations
- Fitting and Dispensing of hearing aids
- Service and Testing of hearing aids
H.A.M.S. providers offer a range of hearing aids to
fit patient needs and budgets. The primary goal of H.A.M.S. professional
services is customer satisfaction. The fitting and subsequent adjustment
to the use of a hearing aid is a very personal and gradual process. The
patient's determination and willing attitude are necessary for getting
used to hearing aids. H.A.M.S. professionals are dedicated to working
with patients to achieve optimum results.
Hearing Aid Management Systems, Inc. (H.A.M.S.) was
incorporated in 1984 and is guided by a board of directors. These directors
are audiologists and hearing aid dispensers who meet to share professional
and clinical expertise and ideas about their practices. They also oversee
the business of the network and to direct the staff of the organization.
Each director has been selected not only to represent their geographical
area but also because they are positive, professional, and experienced.
H.A.M.S. was started in Iowa and has now expanded its activities to include
Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, South
Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin. It is the most successful
hearing health organization in the Midwest.
earned his Masters degree in 1978 and is a second generation hearing aid
specialist. "My staff and I pride ourselves on customized hearing
care your neighbors have trusted since 1964. We deliver advanced technology
and satisfaction guarantees to 15 counties in southeast Minnesota and
northeast Iowa.” doug-freeman@prodigy.net
received her Doctorate of Audiology degree from the University of Florida.
She has been in private practice since 1978 serving Fort Dodge and the
surrounding communities. She holds Board Certification in Hearing Instrument
Sciences, is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and the Academy
of Dispensing Audiologists. She is currently serving as Chairperson on
the Iowa Board for Speech Pathology & Audiology. "I enjoy helping
people enrich their relationships and lives through better hearing. It's
challenging to find the right solution to a person's hearing health care
needs."
cmjud@aol.com
has been in the hearing health care industry since 1979. He received his
Doctor of Audiology degree in May 2002 and is a Doctor of Audiology in
Des Moines, Iowa. "Hearing Aid Dispensers must be both technical,
problem-solving detectives and compassionate counselors." drdeaner@gmail.com
is an audiologist in Coraville, Iowa. Dr. Aird received his Doctor of Audiology degree from the University of Florida. He has been involved in private practice since 1994. Dr. Aird also serves on the licensure board for Speech Pathology and Audiology in Iowa. “This is a great time to be in this profession with the current technologies available to better assist those with hearing loss, it’s exciting to see the difference that we can now make.” airdcrew2@hotmail.com
of Ottumwa, Iowa, has been involved in hearing health care since
1976 as a licensed Audiologist and Hearing Aid Dispenser. "We pride
ourselves in thoroughly evaluating the patient, then providing the amplification
that best meets their needs, with guaranteed satisfaction." hearmore@aol.com
is an audiologist, licensed by the State Department of Health in Minnesota,
Iowa and South Dakota. He received his doctorate in audiology (Au.D.)
in 2002. He has worked in the industry since 1970. "Improving the
quality of people's lives through better hearing is both a great joy and
a great responsibility.” rdavidnelson@hotmail.com
is a Doctor of Audiology in Hopkins, MN and has been providing professional
audiology and hearing aid services since 1976. “I enjoy working with
my patients to help them achieve the better hearing they deserve. I especially
enjoy the 'difficult to fit' cases.” hcs1@hcshearing.com
is a Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist in Ames, Iowa. He has
been in the hearing health care industry since 1973. "I enjoy spending
time with my patients and being visited by old friends each day, plus
I make a living—what a great job! It's significant that we've helped
so many people over the years, and my entire family has joined me to complete
the feeling of accomplishment. What more could a person ever expect from
their profession?" hearsmith@aol.com
of Clinton, Iowa, has a B.A. degree in Health Education, is a Board Certified
Hearing Instrument Specialist working in the industry since 1980. "My
profession has allowed me to stay current with today's computer explosion,
while doing what I like most—helping people hear better." patti_stark@hotmail.com
is a Doctor of Audiology and has been in private practice in hearing
health care since 1975. Dr. Stone is currently an owner and CEO of ESCO
an independent Insurance company that insures hearing instruments and
related devices for accidental loss or damage both in the US and Canada.
“I enjoy working with people and helping them to resolve their communication
problems.” cstone@earserv.com
of Appleton, Wisconsin, has been a private practice Audiologist
since 1979. "My staff and I are committed to earn our patients trust
by providing them with the highest quality, friendly professional service
and the best hearing that today's technology has to offer.” telee1@aol.com
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