Healthcare workers in Arizona have access to a variety of free products, services, and discounts offered by companies and organizations as a gesture of appreciation for their service. These offers span multiple categories, including personal protective equipment, professional development resources, apparel, food and beverage, and financial services. Eligibility typically requires proof of employment, such as a work ID or badge. This article compiles and details the available offers based on verified information.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Medical Supplies
Several organizations have donated essential protective gear to healthcare facilities and individual workers.
- Masks and Face Shields: Preppi is donating N95 masks to healthcare workers in need. DHAVNI offers free masks upon request. Print For the Cure provides face shields, mask straps, and door openers. Dr. Scholl’s is donating 100,000 pairs of insoles to healthcare workers; hospitals can submit requests via email at [email protected].
- Scrubs: Multiple companies are donating scrubs to healthcare facilities. Barco is donating 10,000 scrubs each month during the pandemic. Maevn is also providing free scrubs; clinics or hospitals in need can contact [email protected]. A third source mentions a general offer for "FREE scrubs for hospitals."
Apparel, Footwear, and Personal Goods
Discounts and free items are available for apparel and personal care.
- Footwear: Dearfoams is giving away free slippers to healthcare workers, which can be claimed via sign-up on their website. FJOLK offers a free pair of shoes; interested workers should email [email protected].
- Clothing and Furniture:
- Under Armour: Offers a 40% discount to military personnel, first responders, and healthcare providers.
- Kinflyte: Provides a 20% sitewide discount for healthcare workers in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia.
- Lovesac: Offers a 40% discount to doctors, nurses, first responders, military personnel, and teachers.
- Cannuka: Provides a 50% discount plus a free product for healthcare workers, first responders, teachers, and troops.
Food and Beverage Offers
Various restaurants and food service providers have offered deals for healthcare workers, particularly during the pandemic.
- Restaurant Deals in Arizona:
- Bruegger’s Bagels: Allowed individuals to gift breakfast to hospital heroes, with delivery to a local hospital. Participants emailed [email protected] with their name, city, and phone number.
- Diablo Burger: Donated a meal to healthcare workers for every meal purchased during the crisis. Orders were placed by calling (520)-882-2007.
- Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Offered "First Responder Relief Packs" (bundles of 5 or 10 sandwiches) for donation to first responders. The Dickey family pledged to match every sandwich donated.
- General Offers: Some locations offered free polar pops or coffee to healthcare providers and first responders with ID.
- National Chains:
- Chipotle: Provided 2,000 healthcare professionals with free burritos for a year.
- Scooter's Coffee: Offered a free drink of any size on May 6 for healthcare workers with ID (not valid for order-ahead).
- Dollar General: Offered a 10% discount on qualifying purchases to medical personnel, first responders, and activated National Guardsmen through April 30, 2020, with possible extension (requires employer badge or ID).
Professional Development and Digital Resources
Several offers focus on career advancement and mental well-being for nurses and healthcare professionals.
- Training and Certifications:
- Intelycare: Offers a 100% free COVID-19 Nurse Training Certification, including one free contact hour upon completion.
- American Nurses Association (ANA): Provided a free 68-minute webinar titled "Be Confident Protecting Yourself and Providing the Best Care to Your Patients During this COVID-19 Pandemic."
- Mental Health and Wellness:
- Inner Engineering Online: Free access for healthcare workers to improve physical health and mental stability.
- The Art of Living: Free evidence-based breathing and meditation techniques.
- Balance: A personalized meditation app offering free subscriptions for one year.
- Headspace: Free access for LA County residents (note: this is geographically specific to LA County, not Arizona).
- Continuing Education (CE): The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) offers free access to CE activities.
- Music and Entertainment: Deezer offers three months of free Premium access (unlimited music, radio, podcasts, no ads) for doctors and nurses, with an option for one year of Premium at half price ($60 value) afterward. Sign-up is at try.deezer.com/music-for-doctors-nurses.
Financial and Membership Benefits
Professional organizations and financial institutions provide specialized benefits.
- Membership and Discounts (AACN):
- Group Discount Membership: Sign up five new or renewing members to unlock discounted rates.
- Certification Discounts: Groups of 10 or more candidates receive discounted certification exam fees.
- Online Communities and Resources: Free access to online communities, an AACN blog, nurse staffing resources, and clinical resources.
- Financial Services:
- NIH Federal Credit Union (NIHFCU): Offers the "Healthcare Suite" with benefits including up to $50 in annual work-related reimbursements, low-interest personal loans, and specialized financial planning services.
- Wells Fargo: Offers lower mortgage rates, reduced loan fees, and financial coaching programs designed for nurses and frontline healthcare workers.
Specialized and Miscellaneous Offers
- CME Credit: Orbit CME offers a $100 credit.
- Marketing Services: LinkBuildingHQ offers a 15% discount on marketing services using coupon code "Covid15-LBUS".
- Healthcare Discounts: Nursemates offers 15% off purchases, including masks, upon sign-up.
- Product Trials and Giveaways: Elvie requires ID to be emailed to [email protected] (specific offer not detailed). Cloves offers a chance to win a pair by sharing a story.
Home Health Services for Energy Workers in Arizona
United Energy Workers Healthcare (UEW Health) provides free home health services to former energy workers in Arizona who qualify under the EEOICPA and RECA programs. Services include in-home nursing, physical therapy, personal assistance, and specialized support for elderly workers exposed to radiation. A case management team assists with coordinating care and filing claims.
Conclusion
Healthcare workers in Arizona have access to a broad spectrum of freebies and discounts, ranging from essential PPE and apparel to food, professional training, and financial services. Most offers require verification of employment through a work ID or badge. While many deals were specifically tied to the COVID-19 pandemic or National Nurses Week, others, such as the home health services for former energy workers and certain membership benefits, appear to be ongoing. Workers should verify current availability and eligibility requirements directly with the providers.