by Dr. Victoria Smithers | Nov 14, 2017 | Disease Prevention
My name is Dr. Victoria Smithers. I am a family physician in Rockwall, TX. I frequently discuss the effects of media and technology on growing children. Research has shown both health benefits and health risks to use of technology by children. The American Association...
by Dr. Victoria Smithers | Oct 19, 2017 | Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month for Breast Cancer Prevention, Treatment, and Early Diagnosis. I walk in the Susan G Komen breast cancer walk in Dallas every year in October. My mother is a breast cancer survivor and I feel very strongly about making all...
by Dr. Victoria Smithers | Oct 12, 2017 | Heart Disease, Home Page
Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the United States. Cardiovascular disease includes heart attacks, heart failure (problem with a weak heart muscle), arrhythmias (irregular heart rates) and valvular problems. When people talk about heart...
by Dr. Victoria Smithers | Oct 3, 2017 | Heart Disease
High cholesterol is a common condition that needs to be monitored by your doctor and treated if necessary. Here are 7 things you need to know about high cholesterol. 1. What is Cholesterol? High cholesterol is a common condition found during routine blood work....
by Dr. Victoria Smithers | Sep 17, 2017 | Stress Relief
My name is Dr. Vicki Smithers. I am a family physician in Rockwall, TX. I have been in practice there for 15 years. I am a Christian medical speaker and I speak across the state about stress management and other health and wellness topics. Today I would like to talk...