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Early Detection Saves Lives.

Get Educated. Get Tested For Prostate Cancer.

Survive. THRIVE!

Prostate Cancer Survivors Newsletter

May/June 2025: Saving Lives, Restoring Hope

The Empowerment Network, Inc., is a  St. Louis-based,

non-profit prostate cancer advocacy, awareness, and educational organization targeting men age 40+

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Events and More

Empowerment Network & Christian Hospital Host Free Family Health Festival in St. Louis

Celebrate health and wellness with free screenings and family-friendly activities at the Annual Family Health Festival!

Learn more

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About Us

About: The Empowerment Network (TEN)

TEN STL efficiently and effectively reaches populations of uninsured, underinsured, diagnosed and undiagnosed males (aged 35 years and over) and their families to:

  • Heighten awareness of prostate and related cancers

  • Increase PSA testing/screening

  • Provide treatment referrals, education, resources and support Increase volunteerism.

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Learn More About Us...

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SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

During September, The Empowerment Network, Inc. (TEN), will be engaged in various media promotional activities and events to drive awareness about the importance of prostate health, focusing on the value of PSA screenings, which involve a simple blood test. The message is straightforward:

GET TESTED AND FOLLOW UP.

TEN'S promotional campaign features by our media partners:

  • Billboards by OutFront Media.

  • Radio commercials on WFUN 96.3 FM.

  • Coverage in StlArgusNews.com.

  • Television spots on KTVI Fox 2.

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Listen:

Watch:

EMPOWERMENT NETWORK 30TEN Radio Spot
00:00 / 00:30
EMPOWERMENT NETWORK 15TEN Radio Spot
00:00 / 00:16

The 2025 ZERO End Prostate Cancer Run/Walk - Check back soon for updates

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PROSTATE CANCER MONTHLY
SUPPORT MEETINGS

Take the Next Step

Your health is your greatest asset. By joining our prostate health support group, you take an active role in safeguarding it. Explore local or online options, get involved, and learn everything you can to stay ahead of potential risks.

 

Spread the message. Share this with the men in your life and encourage them to focus on prostate health. Together, we can create a stronger, healthier community.

Did You Know?

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GET TESTED AND FOLLOW UP.

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A Message
from the Founder

Mellve A. Shahid, Sr.

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TEN in the STL

Media and In-The-News

Important
Dates

Save The Date

TEN 17th

Anniversary

Celebration:

Updates Coming Soon

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Father's Day 2023

This year was not an ordinary Father's Day...

The life-changing journey of one St. Louis man's quest to find his father.

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The incredible story here...

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National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Celebrating all September long..

Have you heard our newest radio spots airing all over the STL area?

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Listen to all three here...

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informed.

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Survivors Newsletter.

Survivors Newsletter

Stay updated with news and information you can use. The monthly SURVIVORS newsletter: insightful, encouraging, lively, entertaining and relevant. Packed with articles, photos, video links, prostate health data and more. 

 

Visit our Newsletter page for our current edition, or to enjoy any of our archived editions.

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Learn how you can support the work to empower men during their journey.

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Hours of Operation

Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Saturday: By Appointment Only

Sunday: Closed

The Empowerment Network, Inc
6000 West Florissant Ave
St. Louis, MO 63136
314.385.0998

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