Encompass Health

Beltone Hearing Aid Center proudly serves the Fort Smith, AR community as your local Beltone Hearing Aid Center. We provide comprehensive hearing tests and evaluations, expert hearing aid fittings, and the latest Beltone hearing aids, including rechargeable, custom, and Super-Power Behind-the-Ear (BTE) models for severe hearing loss. Backed by 80+ years of hearing aid innovation and recognized by Newsweek as one of 2025’s Best in Customer Service for Hearing Care, Beltone delivers trusted, personalized hearing care to help you hear your best.

Karen Elaine Thrift, FNP-BC, APRN, CDE, is board certified in advanced diabetes management through the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists. The certification showcases her expertise in providing those with diabetes in the River Valley access to high-quality care. Elaine is able to help those with diabetes, pre-diabetes and cardio-metabolic conditions.