Your Guide to Celebrating Healthcare Recognition Days

When it comes to retaining and motivating your healthcare team, recognition goes a long way. With hospitals experiencing a 100.5% turnover rate in recent years, now’s the time to prioritize appreciation for the people who show up to care for others.

Fortunately, the calendar is full of opportunities to celebrate your team’s hard work, including:

National Doctor's Day (March 30)
National Nurses Week (May 6-12)
Emergency Medical Services Week (May 18-24)
Nursing Assistants Week (June 12-18)

That’s why we’ve created this toolkit — your go-to resource for recognizing healthcare professionals with meaningful gestures. Whether it’s a heartfelt message, a thoughtful gift, or a full-blown celebration, this guide will help you make it count.

Why It's Important to Recognize Healthcare Workers

The benefits of recognizing healthcare workers goes beyond being a kind act. Research shows that recognition significantly boosts retention, enhances productivity, and strengthens trust within teams.

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of highly recognized teams agree that they trust their everyday team members.

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of employees would work harder if they felt better appreciated.

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of HR professionals believe that recognition & rewards make employees more likely to stay.

Your Healthcare Recognition Toolkit

To help you recognize and celebrate the healthcare professionals who go above and beyond every day, we created a toolkit filled with actionable tips, strategies, and best practices.

Click the boxes below for ideas and inspiration to make your recognition efforts truly meaningful — no matter the occasion.

Healthcare Professionals Recognition Calendar

Never Miss a Recognition Day

6 Strategies for Recognizing Healthcare Staff

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Top Employee Gifts Under $25, $50, $75 and Beyond

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What Employees Want to Be Recognized for in 2025

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How to Celebrate National Nurses Week

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50 Employee Appreciation Message Templates

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Free Employee Appreciation Checklist

Download the Checklist

Why Employee Appreciation Matters in the Workplace

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Printable Thank You Cards for Your Healthcare Professionals

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Memorable Employee Recognition Experience

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Boost Engagement with a Meaningful Digital Recognition Experience

Looking for a way special way to say 'thank you' to your healthcare workers?

Inspirus’ provides a personalized, digital recognition experience, perfect for celebrating your hard working care team.

With over 100 million rewards and options across gift cards, merchandise, and more, your employees can select a gift that’s meaningful to them -- from the brands they know and love -- aligned to your budget.

Brands include: