Comprehensive Guide To Covid-19 Freebies And Discounts For Healthcare Professionals

During the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous companies have extended appreciation to healthcare workers, particularly nurses, by offering free products, services, and discounts. These offerings range from educational resources and personal items to food, accommodations, and transportation. This article provides a detailed overview of the available freebies and discounts specifically for healthcare professionals during the crisis, based on verified information from multiple sources.

Free Training and Certification Programs

Several organizations have provided free educational resources to help healthcare professionals enhance their skills during the pandemic:

• IntelyCare: This workforce management solution for post-acute facilities launched a free COVID-19 training certification program specifically for nursing professionals. Upon completion of the training, participants receive one free contact hour.

• American Nurses Association: The organization offers free COVID-19 training titled "Be Confident Protecting Yourself and Providing the Best Care to Your Patients during this COVID-19 Pandemic."

• American Association of Critical-Care Nurses: Provides a free online course available 24/7 featuring the latest information on Pulmonary, ARDS, and Ventilator Resources that nurses need to provide care for patients with COVID-19.

• Osmosis: This platform offers several free resources for health professionals during the pandemic, including:

  • A free COVID-19 course eligible for 2 CME credits
  • Free clinical skill videos on topics such as imaging features and body temperature assessment
  • Free events including meditation and yoga sessions, and AMA sessions hosted by their Chief Medical Officer

• Vohra Wound Care: Offers a free education module on "Acute & Chronic Wounds" designed by wound care physicians from the largest active wound management group in the US. The first course is completely free for nurses on the front lines of COVID-19. For the full course with certificate and 20 CNE credits, nurses can use promo code "COVIDNURSE50" for a $50 discount on any educational package.

Free Products and Services

Many companies have donated products and services to healthcare workers during the pandemic:

• JINS Eyewear: Healthcare workers have the opportunity to receive a free pair of glasses by entering their details at the provided link. Due to overwhelming response, JINS now selects 5 people per day for this freebie, while supplies last.

• Masks by Decor8 Interiors: This company provides free masks to healthcare workers. Due to high demand, shipping times are approximately 9 weeks from the date of request.

• TB12: Tom Brady's fitness brand offers a free Virtual Performance and Recovery Coaching Session with a TB12 Body Coach to any healthcare member currently working to fight COVID-19. Interested individuals can follow the instructions on the provided link to book their complimentary virtual session.

• Ten Percent Happier: Healthcare, grocery, and food delivery workers can receive free access to this meditation app by filling out the appropriate form on the website.

• Speeko: Nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals can receive free access to this communication skills coaching app through 2020 by filling out the form on the link. The app also maintains a free list of COVID-19 communication resources on their website.

• Supporti: This accountability partner app offers healthcare workers a free one-month subscription. Users can contact them at [email protected] to receive a special code. Supporti users get matched one-on-one with a buddy for a week at a time and support each other toward daily actions.

• Verima: Previously offered free bottles of CBD lotion to nurses and healthcare professionals by registering and getting in line on their website at 12pm ET daily. However, this offer reached its limit due to high demand.

Food and Beverage Freebies

Numerous food and beverage companies have offered complimentary items to healthcare professionals:

• Dunkin Donuts: Nurses can receive a free medium hot or iced coffee on May 6 during Nurses Week. No purchase is necessary, though availability may vary by location.

• Chipotle: Healthcare workers can enter to win a free entree e-card from May 6-12.

• Insomnia Cookies: Local stores may offer Nurses Week promotions, though specific details vary by location.

• Scooter's: In previous years, this coffee chain offered a free drink of any size to nurses with valid ID.

• Chick-fil-a: Some locations have previously offered a free chicken sandwich with valid Nurse ID during Nurses Week.

• Cinnabon: During Nurses Week (May 6-12), nurses can receive a free Classic cinnamon roll or Minibon roll with valid ID.

• MOD Pizza: Check local locations for BOGO pizza or salad deals during Nurses Week with valid ID, and enjoy a 20% discount on orders from May 6-12 with code NURSE25.

Accommodation Freebies

Several hotel chains have provided free accommodations to healthcare workers during the pandemic:

• Marriott: Through a partnership with the American College of Emergency Physicians and the Emergency Nurses Association, Marriott offers free accommodations to doctors and nurses at participating hotels. In addition, Marriott has launched the Community Caregiver Program to provide significantly discounted hotel rates to first responders and healthcare professionals who want to stays near their workplaces.

• OYO Hotels and Homes: This company offers free hotel room stays in the U.S. to nurses, doctors, and other medical first responders fighting against COVID-19. A valid, active medical ID is required, and reservations can be made by calling (+1) 628-213-7020 with code OYO4FIRSTRESPONDERS.

• Red Roof Inn: Previously offered free rooms to first responders including nurses, doctors, firefighters, police, and emergency medical providers through May 31. The chain also always offers a 20% discount to first responders.

Discounts on Apparel and Goods

Many companies have provided discounts on their products for healthcare workers:

• 4Ears: Healthcare workers can receive a 30% discount on brandable 4Ears mask buttons from BibBoards. They can shop the existing designs or create their own and use code THANKYOU30 to receive the discount.

• Adidas: Nurses, medical professionals, first responders, and military personnel can receive a 40% discount by verifying their status with ID.me.

• Asics: Previously offered deals to healthcare workers, though these offers have ended.

Transportation Freebies

Some transportation companies have offered free services to healthcare workers:

• Hertz Cars: Previously offered free rental cars for an entire month to workers in NYC. This offer reached its limit and is no longer available.

• Spin Scooters: Offers free 30-minute scooter rides and helmets to frontline healthcare workers including nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists, and aides through June 30.

Year-Round Discounts for Healthcare Professionals

Beyond COVID-19 specific offers, many companies provide ongoing discounts for healthcare professionals:

• Adidas: Continues to offer a 40% discount to nurses, medical professionals, first responders, and military personnel who verify through ID.me.

• Red Roof Inn: Always offers a 20% discount to first responders.

Conclusion

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted numerous companies to express their gratitude to healthcare workers through various freebies and discounts. These offerings span educational resources, personal products, food and beverages, accommodations, transportation, and more. While many of these offers were time-limited or have since ended, some companies continue to provide ongoing benefits to healthcare professionals. Nurses and other healthcare workers should check directly with companies for the most current offers and verify eligibility requirements, as terms and availability may change. The collective response from businesses demonstrates community appreciation for the essential services healthcare workers provide during challenging times.

Sources

1. List of Freebies for Nurses During the COVID-19 Crisis & Nurses Week 2020
2. Offers, Freebies & Discounts for Healthcare Workers
3. Nurses Week Year-Round Discounts for Healthcare Professionals