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Show C6 Page THE HERALD, Provo, Utah, Tuesday, November 28, 1989 Tonya Jesperson, Robert Schraft Many cholesterol screenings inaccurate . By DEBORAH MESCE Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) Cholesterol screenings in shopping malls and other public settings often can be inaccurate, pose hygiene risks and frequently fail to provide cotmseling or physician referral, a government report said today. The report by the Department of Health and Human Services' : - . ' inspector general recommends federal regulation of all cholesterol screenings that are not con- ducted by health care professionals. An investigation by the inspector general found that basic rules of hygiene were often ignored, . qualifications and training of testers varied widely and public screenings often lacked the optimal conditions needed to produce accurate results with portable analyzers. "The public in general is not aware of these shortcomings, and does not know what to look for in y safe, public screening " said the report. high-qualit- .prog-rams,- "In addition, screening staff may be placing themselves as well as screenees at risk due to marginal observation of the basic rules of hygiene and infection control procedures," the report said. The report was discussed at a hearing by a House Small Business subcommittee on regulation and business opportunities, chaired by Rep. Ron Wyden, who requested the study. Cholesterol screenings are at shopping malls, pharmacies', health clubs, village halls and a variety of other public settings. The report said it found no reliable national statistics on prevalence of screenings but said that because of greater awareness of the link between high e., con-duct- cholesterol and heart disease, "demand for screening is increasing significantly." "At a time when over 60 million adult Americans may currently have high blood cholesterol, placing them at risk of heart disease, it defies common sense to allow unregulated public screening to continue," Wyden said. His subcommittee has been studying medical testing, and its finding that a quarter of all such testing was being done in unregulated settings led to a 1988 law that brings all clinical laboratories under federal regulation; The Health Care Financing Adipinis-tratio- n is drafting regulations to implement the law. The law provides that some medical testing may be exempt from its provisions, but the in- at many screenings was frenzied, spector general recommended times testers had no professional experience and minimal training. Nearly 60 percent of the investigators whose blood was drawn with a finger prick had their fingers squeezed or "milked," which can dilute the sample with material from between the cells and give a lower than true result. Also, the investigators reported that a third of the testers wore no gloves. Some who wore no gloves handled money and collected blood samples. Though investigators did not see any lancets being reused, one reported that "at a pharmacy, staff were observed inspecting lancets lying on the table because they were afraid they had put a used one back in with the new ones." Contrary to the NCEP guidelines, less than 20 percent of the investigators who were screened were told that screening is only a guide to potential problems and not a diagnostic test. The investigators also reported that while hospitals conducting with little or no privacy for those being tested, and that many be included in the regulations because "federal regulation ... is clearly called for in order to safeguard the public." Sixteen states regulate public cholesterol screening, but regulations in four of them have not yet been implemented, the report said. The report was based on a review of state and federal laws and regulations, research studies and reports as well as interviews with 250 experts and public officials. It also included a special field survey in which investigators participated in 71 public cholesterol screenings that were randomly selected in 10 states and the District of Columbia. The investigators' test results were not analyzed for accuracy, but participants observed the conditions under which the tests were conducted and rated them against the guidelines issued by the National Cholesterol Education Program, a consortium of organizations coordinated by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Investigators said that contrary to the guidelines, the atmosphere public screenings screenings frequently provided physician referrals, screeners "rarely even mentioned referral." for-prof- it Tonya Jespersen, daughter of Kieth and Leah Jespersen, Lindon, married Robert Schraft, son of Elmer and Peggy Schraft, Wendell, Idaho, Saturday, Nov. 25, in Hager-maIdaho. A reception will honor the couple Friday, Dec. 1, 9 p.m., at the Pleasant Grove Senior Citizens Center. The event is open to all friends and relatives. Bridal attendants are Jodi Mitchn, 7-- AnWESTFIELD, Mass. (AP) other cultural stereotype will when the New England School for Nannies graduates its first male nanny. 1 Aaron Stack, 18, of Westfield, will complete the program self-destru-ct Dec. 15. Stack's sense of humor helped hw in a similar situation in high ,sc ol when he was the only male in k preschool child care class. - Now, it has helped him parry the jests of friends who can't help asking if he wants to be Mary Poppins. After graduating from Westfield High School last spring, Stack didn't want to go to college, and ruled out military service. Instead, he opted for the nanny program, which he learned about during a job fair. "The military keeps calling me, but I say, 'I'm going to be a nanny, not a Marine,'" he said. The $300 a week, plus room and board that he could earn as a live-i- n baby sitter, appealed to him. "My pay goes into my pocket," he said. Besides, "I love kids. They're awesome." Arthur Lord, vice president and director of admissions for the New England School for Nannies, said about 250 women have graduated from the school. Stack will be its first male graduate. "We're quite proud of him. He's holding up the grades and he won't be hard to place," Lord said. "It raises some eyebrows when men come into a field like this, like male nurse," Lord added. "We've tried males before, they're uncomfortable about being the only male in the class. Aaron's going to break the door open." Schraft. Best man is Richard Schraft. The bride graduated from Pleasant Grove High and works at Design in Provo. The bridegroom graduated from Wendell High in Idaho and is employed at Rocky Mountain Helicopter in Provo. The couple will live in Orem. Tim-berli- Astrograph Wednesday, Nov. 28, 1989 In the year ahead you may make a concerted effort to upgrade your relationships. People who do not match or meet your standards could be weeded out. SAGITTAK1VS Nov. 21) You'll func- tion best today if you feel you have freedom of action and mobility. Don't get involved in situations that can tie you down or slow you up. Sagittarius, treat your self to a birthday gift. , Send for your Astro-Grap- h predictions for the c o year ahead by mailing $1.25 to Astro-Grapthis ; newspaper, P.O. Box 91428. Cleveland, OH 44;01-;H2Be to . sure state your zodiac sign. CAPRICOKN (Dec. 191 Not what you ; do for yourself, but what you do for others will . . be the that things give you the greatest gratification today. Ut your compassionate ; inclinations establish your priorities. , 191 Close, personal AQUARIUS (Jan. relationslups should prove to be extremely ' significant today. Knends could do constructive tVngs for you and you could be rather helpful ' U them. PISt KS i Feb. 20) Continue to ele- vate your sights a bit where your goals and objectives are concerned. What was hard for . yoirta achieve previously could be easier for you now I ARIKS iM.irch 19) Your intuition, pertaining to the eventual outcome of events be more on than usual today. If might target . you sense something strongly, abide by your insights. TALKLS i April ; 20) If there is a . special type of favor you require today that can be granted by a person you've helped recently, don't b afraid to state your needs. This . individual wants to reciprocate. GKMIM (May 20) That which you cannot accomplish on your own today looks like it can be achieved though an effective partnership arrangement. Seek allies in areas where you Ifl weak. CAMXR (June 22) Work you have neglecting lately can be brought under control iday if you have the mind to do so. Heing industrious and productive will prove to br gratifying IJ-.l 22 July Try to break away from your normal mundane routines today and do something lighter thai Is a bit challenging .but fun. A change of pace will be helpful now. 22) Strive to be posiVIK() (Aug tive today idgarding the outcome of events, because this will have a strong effect upon end results. If you think you can get something done, you can. LIBRA (Sept. 23) Several people who can be helpful to your preterit Interests may confide in you today and give you Inside information not revealed to others. Be an attentive listener 22) You continue to MOHI'lO (Oct. be In alignment with positive material trends again today. Give matters which can make or save you money as much attention as they require. been Part 2 claims court. Expect a small claims case to cost you time off from work and a filing fee of up to $30. If the garment wasn't worth enough to go through all that, try complaining loudly to the owner, ideally when the store is full of customers. Hassles: Remodeling complaints range from poor workmanship and shoddy materials to unmet schedules and incomplete work. Here the best defense is a good contract. "I have seen more pieces of paper on which nt someone accepts '$3,000, fix roof, signed Butch,' " says Esther Shapiro, director of the consumer affairs Stacy King daughter of MaNon King Bean, Springville, will marry Tim Mace, son of Ron Mace and Sylvia Berryhill, Springville, Thursday, Nov. 30, at the Springville Stake Center. An open house will honor the at the couple that evening, same location. The event is open to all friends and relatives. Matron of honor is Robyn Olsen. Best man is John Savage. Honored guest is Margaret King. 7-- 9, attended bride-ele- ct M Her fiance is employed at was once believed putting ti Stacy King Tim Mace Modeling agency sets show Premier Modeling and Acting University Mall stores Vanity, Career Image, The Gap, Gart Agency will host "Holiday Spectacular" talent and fashion show on Brothers, Oak Tree and by the Tux Shop of Provo. Thursday, Dec. 7. The show is sponsored by the agency to promote local talent. 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In the absence of a warranty or formal dispute program, a local consumer agency is just about your department in Detroit. You'll get scant help with problems. A few remodelers offer warranties under the Home Owners Warranty Program (2000 L St., N.W., Washington, DC 20036). The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (1901 N. Moore St., Suite 808, Arlington, VA 22209) may begin to offer a warranty soon. Under the warranty, the contractor is required to fix faulty workmanship or replace defective mate- Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schraft King, Mace to wed Vent your frustrations in the appropriate forum Editor's Note: You're steamed because the dry cleaner ruined your favorite suit and won't pay for it. Part 2 tells what to do. By CHANGING TIMES For AP News Features Taken to the Cleaners: When a dry cleaner won't reimburse you for a stretched sweater or a spotted Suit, a consumer agency or Better Business Bureau can send the garment to a lab for analysis to determine who is at fault. 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