Natural Hearing Centers is thrilled to re-introduce you to our newest (but not-so-new) Hearing Instrument Specialist and provider at our Russellville clinic: Beth Hammond, H.I.S.; A.A.S. Think of her as your friendly neighborhood hearing hero — armed with nearly 20 years of experience, a heart full of passion, and occasionally, a pocket full of tissues.

 

Beth’s journey started in Dardanelle, Arkansas, where her family settled in 1965 when she was just 5 years old. She attended school there from kindergarten through graduation, proving early on that she could stick with something — an important skill when it comes to both education and stubborn hearing aids. After high school, Beth traded small-town life for big adventures by joining the U.S. Navy in 1988.  She returned home in 1993, bringing with her not just life experience but an appreciation for the sound of freedom — and, well, actual sound.

 

In 2005, Beth found her true calling in the hearing healthcare field, starting as a Patient Care Coordinator (PCC). It didn’t take long for her to realize that this was more than a job — it was the career that spoke to her heart. Witnessing the transformation when someone hears clearly for the first time is something Beth describes as magical. Faces light up. Families cry. Beth cries. The office dog probably cries. It’s basically a beautiful cry-fest — equal parts heartwarming and waterproof mascara-worthy. Inspired by these life-changing moments, Beth switched gears, finished her degree, and became a licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist in 2007. Since then, she’s been on a mission to help people reconnect with the world around them — one joyful, tear-filled appointment at a time.

 

Beth isn’t just about hearing aids; she’s about heart. She loves building relationships with her patients, which often leads to heartfelt thank-you cards, surprise donuts, homemade baked goods, and, her personal favorite—warm, heartfelt hugs. (Seriously, if there were a Hug Olympics, she’d medal.)

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In Beth’s Words:

 

“Two experiences stick out that proved I chose the right career. The first was in Russellville, where I worked with a patient who’d tried several hearing aids without success. We kept trying different solutions until—finally—he could communicate with his family again. Sadly, he passed away two years later, but his family sent me a thank-you card for giving them the gift of conversation with him in his final years. I still cherish that card.

 

The second was in Fort Smith. A patient came in withdrawn, almost curled into herself in a wheelchair, barely responsive. After her fitting, she sat upright, laughing and talking. It stunned all of us—her family, me… even the receptionist did a double-take. It was like watching someone come back to life.”

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Coming back to Russellville is bittersweet for Beth. She loved her time with the amazing team in Fort Smith but is beyond excited to return to her original Natural Hearing Centers office. She’s ready to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new patients, and put her nearly two decades of experience to work — helping people hear, laugh, cry (happy tears), and maybe even share a donut or two.

 

Welcome home, Beth. Russellville’s ears — and hearts — are in good hands.