Every day, countless healthcare professionals work tirelessly behind the scenes to deliver exceptional care and are often the unsung heroes of our healthcare system. What about the professional who performs the MRI that reveals a critical diagnosis? The respiratory therapist who manages a ventilator in the ICU? Or the physical therapist who guides a stroke survivor through their first steps toward recovery?
Behind every diagnosis, every therapy milestone, and every patient’s recovery are specialists you may never see on the chart but who shape every outcome — the allied health professionals.
Allied Health Professionals make up roughly 60% of the U.S. healthcare workforce, shaping outcomes across every hospital and clinic. Yet their impact is often overlooked. That’s why National Allied Health Professions Week was created, to give the people who keep healthcare moving the spotlight they deserve.
This is your guide to Allied Health Week, from its history to the heroes it celebrates. Plus, we’ve compiled a list of exclusive deals, discounts, and giveaways available to allied professionals across the country.
What Is Allied Health Week?
National Allied Health Professions Week, also known as Allied Health Week, is a U.S. observance celebrated annually during the first full week of November, honoring the professionals who diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate patients in nearly every area of medicine.
In 2025, Allied Health Week runs from November 2–8
This week is sponsored by the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP) and recognized by universities, hospitals, and health systems nationwide through events, campaigns, and awards that raise public awareness of allied health’s vital role.
How Allied Health Week Began
The story of Allied Health Week has two chapters, one legislative, one celebratory.
The Concept (1967)
“Allied health” became a defined category when the U.S. Congress passed the Allied Health Professions Personnel Training Act of 1967 (Public Law 89-751). It funded training programs and formalized what was just a patchwork of clinical and technical specialties into a unified field distinct from medicine and nursing.
The Celebration (By 2008)
While ASAHP had long advocated for recognition, formal Allied Health Week celebrations became widespread by the late 2000s. Local proclamations from multiple university systems designated the first full week of November as Allied Health Professions Week, establishing the annual tradition.
What Is an Allied Health Professional?
According to ASAHP,
An allied health professional is a healthcare worker who provides scientific, technical, and therapeutic services distinct from medicine, nursing, dentistry, or pharmacy.
They do diagnostic testing, deliver rehabilitation, provide dietary and respiratory care, and keep the systems behind modern medicine moving.
Key examples of Allied Health professionals include:
- Physical Therapists (PTs) – Restore movement and physical function
- Occupational Therapists (OTs) – Help patients regain daily living skills
- Physician Assistants (PAs) – Diagnose and treat alongside physicians
- Medical Laboratory Scientists – Perform tests that inform 70% of medical decisions
- X-Ray / Radiologic Technologists & Diagnostic Sonographers – Provide imaging critical to diagnosis
- Respiratory Therapists (RTs) – Manage breathing and ventilator care
- Dietitians & Nutritionists – Deliver evidence-based nutrition therapy
- Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) – Treat communication and swallowing disorders
- Paramedics & EMTs – Deliver emergency prehospital care
Note: Some global sites mention the “14 allied health professions.” That list comes from the U.K.’s NHS. In the U.S., ASAHP recognizes more than 80 professions across therapy, imaging, diagnostics, lab science, and healthcare operations.
Recognizing Allied Health Professionals
Hospitals, universities, and health systems celebrate Allied Health Week through:
- Appreciation breakfasts, luncheons, and award ceremonies
- Continuing-education workshops and speaker series
- Social media spotlights showcasing real allied professionals
- Community outreach events promoting allied career paths
Many specific allied professions also have their own recognition months throughout the year, such as:
- Occupational Therapy Month – April
- Medical Laboratory Professionals Week – Last full week of April
- National Physician Assistant Week – October 6–12
- National Physical Therapy Month – October
- Respiratory Care Week – Last full week of October
- National Radiologic Technology Week® – Week of November 8
Important Facts About Allied Health
- A massive workforce: Allied health professionals account for roughly 60% of the entire U.S. healthcare workforce—around 12 million people nationwide.
- A diverse category: More than 80 professions fall under the allied umbrella, across diagnostic, technical, and therapeutic specialties.
- Essential to outcomes: From the first lab test to the final rehab session, allied professionals directly impact diagnosis accuracy, treatment success, and recovery time.
- Education matters: Training can range from certification to doctoral degrees, all rooted in evidence-based practice and patient care
- Collaboration drives success: Allied professionals work with physicians and nurses to form the interdisciplinary teams that define modern healthcare.
The Rise of Travel Allied Health
Just like travel nursing, travel allied health has become a major force in today’s healthcare landscape.
What It Is
A travel allied professional is a licensed specialist, such as a travel PT, CT technologist, respiratory therapist, or sonographer, who takes temporary assignments (typically 8–13 weeks) at hospitals, clinics, and rehab facilities across the U.S.
Why It Matters
Allied travel assignments provide hospitals with flexible staffing during shortages and give clinicians the chance to:
- Earn higher pay and bonuses
- Gain multi-facility experience across specialties
- Explore new cities and regions
- Enjoy greater schedule control and autonomy
Beyond filling vacancies, travel allied professionals keep patient throughput moving, reduce backlogs, and accelerate recovery rates—making them critical to patient care and hospital performance.
How Allied Health Week Is Celebrated
Typical activities include:
- Hospital recognition events: awards, catered meals, and appreciation boards
- University events: interprofessional learning showcases, career fairs, and alumni panels
- Community outreach: health-screening events and allied-career education sessions
- Online campaigns: storytelling spotlights under hashtags like #AlliedHealthWeek and #HealthcareHeroes
These initiatives aim to educate the public, boost morale, and strengthen professional identity across disciplines.
2025 Allied Health Week Deals & Year-Round Discounts
You give so much to your patients—it’s time to treat yourself! We’ve rounded up the best Allied Health Week deals and year-round discounts from brands that want to thank you for your service.
Pro Tip: Most brands verify eligibility through ID.me or SheerID, so have your professional license or work badge handy! (Deals are subject to change.)
Clothing & Shoes
- Adidas: 30% off online/in-store, 15% off at factory outlets.
- ASICS Shoes: 25% off qualifying full-priced footwear.
- Calvin Klein: 20% off one-time discount.
- Carhartt: 15% discount on apparel and accessories.
- Crocs Shoes: 15% off all full-priced styles (May require a Type 1 NPI).
- HeyDude: 20% off full-price purchases.
- Levi’s: 10% discount for healthcare professionals.
- L.L. Bean: 10% discount for medical professionals.
- Madewell: 15% off in-store and online.
- Nike: 10% discount code
- Ray-Ban: 15% off for U.S. Medical Providers. Ni
- Reebok: 30% off online purchases.
- Rothy’s: 20% off any pair of shoes.
- Sketchers: Additional 10% off stackable discount.
- UGG: 10% off full-priced styles.
- Vera Bradley: 15% off for licensed medical pros.
Food & Dining
- Blue Apron: 65% off the first five weeks of a new subscription.
- Outback Steakhouse: 10% off your entire check.
Electronics
- Bose: 10% off total cart value (max $100 savings).
- HP Products: Up to 40% off for medical professionals.
- Peacock: 12 months of Peacock Premium for $3.99/mo.
- Verizon: Savings on mobile or home internet plans (Check eligibility, as this is sometimes limited to RNs/RTs).
Home & Furniture
- Brooklyn Bedding: 5% off + free shipping.
- Greenleaf Linens: 25% off all purchases.
- KitchenAid: 15% off most products.
- Lovesac: 40% off all purchases (limited time).
- Maytag: 15% off most products.
- Puffy: Mattress discounts + free accessories.
- Purple: 10% off your order.
- Ring: Discount on Ring products.
- Tuft & Needle: 15% off all products.
- Whirlpool: 15% off most products.
Wellness, Beauty & Baby
- Clinique: 20% off an online purchase.
- Colorescience: 15% discount (May require a Type 1 NPI).
- Evenflo: 20% off baby gates, car seats, and strollers.
- Maxi-Cosi/Safety 1st: 20% off.
- Willow Pump: 30% off breast pumps and accessories.
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Allied Health Week FAQs
What is Allied Health Professionals Week?
National Allied Health Professionals Week is an annual observance celebrating the diverse workforce of healthcare specialists who are not doctors or nurses. It takes place during the first full week of November. For 2025, the celebration runs from November 2 – 8.
What is an Allied Health Professional?
An allied health professional is a healthcare worker who delivers services separate from medicine and nursing. They assist with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease and provide essential services in areas like diagnostics, rehabilitation, and health management. Examples include physical therapists, physician assistants, respiratory therapists, and medical laboratory scientists.
Are nurses or doctors considered Allied Health?
No. The term “allied health” was created in the U.S. to define a large and distinct group of healthcare professionals who are separate from medicine (doctors) and nursing. While they collaborate closely, allied health professions have their own education, licensure, and scope of practice.
Why are Allied Health Professionals in such high demand?
Demand continues to grow due to two main factors:
1. The aging U.S. population, which increases the need for diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services.
2. Rising rates of chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and respiratory illness, which require ongoing management from specialists like dietitians, sonographers, and physical therapists.
Who is considered an Allied Health Professional in the U.S.?
The U.S. definition is broad, encompassing more than 80 recognized professions. The most common include Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Respiratory Therapists (RTs), Radiologic Technologists, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), and Medical Laboratory Scientists.
How did Allied Health Week start?
The concept of “allied health” was first formally recognized by the Allied Health Professions Personnel Training Act of 1967. The official celebration week emerged later and was established as an annual event by at least 2008, championed by the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP) to honor this essential segment of the healthcare workforce.
