Arizona Healthcare Worker Freebies Pandemic Appreciation Offers And Essential Resources

Healthcare workers in Arizona have access to numerous freebies, discounts, and resources as appreciation for their service during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. These offers span various categories including food and beverages, personal protective equipment, clothing, educational resources, wellness programs, and financial benefits. This comprehensive guide details the available opportunities specifically for healthcare professionals working in Arizona.

Healthcare Services for Arizona Workers

United Energy Workers Healthcare (UEW Health) provides specialized assistance to former energy workers in Arizona who qualify for EEOICPA & RECA benefits. The organization offers free home health services including in-home nursing, physical therapy, personal assistance, and other high-quality care for former Department of Energy workers. Their services also include case management to help coordinate care and assist with filing claims.

For qualified individuals in Arizona, UEW Health creates personalized care plans that meet specific needs, with specialized support for elderly workers who have been exposed to radiation. The case management team organizes exact care requirements to ensure comprehensive support for beneficiaries with occupational diseases from working in the energy industry.

Food and Beverage Offers

Several food and beverage establishments in Arizona have shown appreciation for healthcare workers through complimentary meals and drinks:

• Free polar pops or coffee are available at all locations for healthcare providers and first responders with proper identification. This offer is ongoing and does not require a specific date or time restriction beyond business hours.

• Scooter's Coffee provides healthcare workers with a free drink of any size on May 6. This offer requires a valid healthcare ID and is limited to one per customer. The offer is not eligible for order-ahead service and must be redeemed in person.

• Bruegger's Bagels allows community members to gift breakfasts to hospital heroes. To participate, individuals can email [email protected] with their name, city, and phone number, and Bruegger's will handle the delivery to a local hospital.

• Diablo Burger has implemented a program where for every meal purchased, they donate a meal to healthcare workers and first responders responding to the COVID-19 crisis. Customers can call (520)-882-2007 to place orders ahead of time.

• Dickey's Barbecue Pit offers guests the opportunity to donate sandwiches to first responders through First Responder Relief Packs, which include bundles of five or ten Pulled Pork Classic Sandwiches. The Dickey family matches every sandwich donated, effectively doubling the impact. Participants can add these packs to their orders at dickeys.com or add individual sandwiches to increase their donation.

• Chipotle has provided free burritos to healthcare professionals, offering 2,000 healthcare workers with free burritos for a year, totaling $1 million worth of food.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Safety Supplies

Healthcare workers in Arizona have access to several sources of free personal protective equipment:

• DHAVNI offers free masks to healthcare workers upon request.

• Preppi donates N95 masks to healthcare workers in need, though specific application details are not provided in the source material.

• Print For the Cure provides face shields, mask straps, and door openers to healthcare workers, though the specific application process is not detailed in the available information.

• Dearfoams has committed to donating 100,000 face masks to healthcare heroes. While the source mentions registerednursing.org as a reference, healthcare workers can sign up on the Dearfoams website to receive these masks.

• Dr. Scholl's is donating 100,000 pairs of insoles to healthcare workers. Hospitals can email [email protected] to submit requests for their medical staff.

• Barco donates 10,000 scrubs each month during the pandemic duration to healthcare facilities in need. Hospitals or healthcare organizations can contact the company to request these donations.

• Maevn offers free scrubs to hospitals and healthcare facilities during the global crisis. Clinics, hospitals, or healthcare facilities in need of new medical scrubs can contact [email protected] with their specific needs and request assistance.

Clothing and Comfort Items

Several companies provide free clothing and comfort items to healthcare workers:

• Dearfoams is giving away free slippers to healthcare workers who sign up on their website.

• FJOLK offers free pairs of shoes to healthcare workers. Interested individuals can email [email protected] to request a pair from the FJOLK community.

• Dr. Scholl's is donating 100,000 pairs of insoles to healthcare workers through hospital administration requests.

• Lovesac provides 40% off furniture for all doctors, nurses, first responders, military personnel, and teachers.

• Under Armour offers 40% off purchases for all military, first responders, and healthcare providers.

• Cannuka.com provides 50% off discounts plus a free product for healthcare workers, first responders, teachers, troops, and others.

Training and Educational Resources

Healthcare professionals in Arizona have access to various free educational resources:

• Intelycare offers a 100% free COVID-19 Nurse Training Certification for nursing professionals. Upon completion of the training, participants also receive one free contact hour.

• The American Nurses Association (ANA) provides a free 68-minute webinar for registered nurses entitled "Be Confident Protecting Yourself and Providing the Best Care to Your Patients During this COVID-19 Pandemic."

• Orbit CME offers a $100 credit for healthcare professionals seeking continuing education.

• Deezer provides doctors and nurses with unlimited music, radio, and podcasts as Premium subscribers for three months with no ads, unlimited skips, and downloads. After this period, healthcare workers are eligible to sign up for one whole year of Deezer Premium at half the regular price ($60 value). Both offers are available to new and current Deezer Premium subscribers through try.deezer.com/music-for-doctors-nurses.

• The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) offers various resources including free online communities, free access to diverse topics through their blog, free continuing education activities, and nurse staffing resources.

Wellness and Mental Health Support

Recognizing the mental health challenges faced by healthcare workers during the pandemic, several organizations offer free wellness resources:

• Inner Engineering Online provides free access to technology designed to improve physical health, enhance mental stability, and promote spiritual well-being.

• The Art of Living offers free evidence-based breathing and meditation techniques.

• The Light Up the World Prayer Chain allows people worldwide to post prayers and reflections focused on health and optimism, providing a sense of global support.

• Balance, a personalized meditation app, offers free subscriptions for the next year to all users to help cope during the unsettling period of the pandemic.

• LA County residents have free access to Headspace, a meditation and mindfulness app.

• The NIH Federal Credit Union provides a Healthcare Suite with benefits specifically for healthcare professionals, including financial planning services to help nurses manage their money more effectively.

Financial Benefits and Discounts

Several financial institutions and organizations offer benefits specifically for healthcare workers:

• The NIH Federal Credit Union provides benefits specifically for healthcare professionals, 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 specifically for nurses and frontline healthcare workers.

• Dollar General offers a 10% discount on qualifying purchases to all medical personnel, first responders, and activated National Guardsmen. To receive this discount, individuals must show their employer badge or ID. This offer was valid through April 30, 2020, and may have been extended further.

• AACN offers certification discounts for nurses when groups of 10 or more candidates apply together for certification exams.

• LinkBuildingHQ acknowledges the efforts of frontline workers by offering a 15% discount on marketing services for their online presence using the coupon code Covid15-LBUS.

• Nursemates provides 15% off purchases including masks for healthcare workers.

• Kinflyte offers a 20% sitewide discount to healthcare workers including nurses, doctors, and hospital staff in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia.

How to Access These Offers

Accessing these freebies and discounts typically requires one of the following methods:

1. Direct Request: Many offers require direct communication with companies through email or online forms. For example:

   • Healthcare workers can email [email protected] for free shoes from FJOLK
   • Hospitals can email [email protected] to request insoles
   • Healthcare facilities can contact [email protected] for free scrubs

2. Online Sign-up: Some offers require registration on company websites:

   • Dearfoams requires healthcare workers to sign up on their website for free slippers
   • Deezer has a specific URL (try.deezer.com/music-for-doctors-nurses) where healthcare workers can follow steps to redeem their music streaming offer

3. In-Person Verification: Many offers require showing a valid work ID or badge:

   • Free coffee or polar pops require showing healthcare ID
   • The Scooter's Coffee offer requires a valid healthcare ID
   • Dollar General's 10% discount requires showing an employer badge or ID

4. Administrative Request: Some offers must be requested by hospital administration rather than individual healthcare workers:

   • Barco's scrub donations must be requested by healthcare facilities
   • Dr. Scholl's insole donations must be requested by hospitals

5. Special Programs: Some offers require enrollment in specific programs:

   • UEW Health services require qualification for EEOICPA & RECA benefits
   • Intelycare's COVID-19 training certification requires registration for their program
   • AACN resources require membership or group enrollment for certain benefits

Conclusion

Healthcare workers in Arizona have access to a wide range of freebies, discounts, and resources as appreciation for their service during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. These offers span multiple categories including food and beverages, personal protective equipment, clothing, educational resources, wellness programs, and financial benefits. While many offers are available nationwide, several are specifically accessible to Arizona residents or have particular relevance to healthcare professionals working in the state.

To access these benefits, healthcare workers typically need to provide proof of employment through identification badges or credentials, follow specific application processes, or have administrators request certain institutional benefits. As the pandemic situation evolves, some offers may be modified, extended, or discontinued, so healthcare workers are encouraged to verify current availability before attempting to redeem any offers.

The collective response from businesses and organizations demonstrates significant appreciation for the essential role healthcare workers play in maintaining community health and safety during challenging times. These resources, while modest in the context of healthcare workers' contributions, provide tangible support that can help alleviate some of the financial and practical burdens faced by these dedicated professionals.

Sources

1. United Energy Workers Healthcare
2. Healthcare Worker Appreciation Freebies
3. Deals and Freebies for Frontline Workers in Southern Arizona
4. Deals and Freebies for Teachers and Nurses
5. National Nurses Week Freebies and Discounts