[Michael A. Luke] said about 24 million Americans suffer from varicose veins, which usually result from problems with valves within the veins of the leg. If the valves fail to close property, the veins collect blood in the leg instead of moving it up to the heart, and the accumulated blood causes the veins to bulge and become visible. For more information about the treatment of varicose veins, call 766- 4304.

* EAST GREENWICH CENTER: Rehabilitation Program, at 1351 South County Trail, East Greenwich, formerly known as Meeting Street Center, became part of Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island on Oct. 31. It is now called Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island Center at East Greenwich.

[MICHAEL L. CUMMINGS] is a graduate of Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., and received a medical degree from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. He served a residency through Brown University's School of Medicine at Rhode Island and Women & Infants Hospitals.