The Hicks Foundation collaborates with Vermont state legislators, service organizations, school districts and local communities to educate and raise awareness about the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and its link to cervical and other forms of cancer. Education on prevention and screening are crucial to eradicate this 100% preventable disease.

Partnerships with the Vermont Department of Public Health (Link to Task Force PDF) and the Vermont Girl Scout Council are ways in which the foundation carries out its mission to eradicate cervical cancer through education at the state and local levels.

The Hicks foundation offers live forums for organizations which range from 8 person round table lunches to 200 person slide shows.

Our Health Educator Curriculum is available upon request.

To schedule a forum in your community, order an educational packet, or learn more about our Health Educators Curriculum please contact us programs@freepap.org.

Medical Services Programs
The Hicks Foundation partners with service organizations like Maitri Health Care for Women to provide free medical screenings and HPV vaccines. Screenings include the Papanicolaou Smear (paptest) and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) test, as well as pelvic exams and breast exams.

Please contact us to set up a screening in your community.