Healthcare Anchor Network (HAN) member Intermountain Health leverages its purchasing power to support local businesses and drive inclusive economic growth. One of those businesses is Ethik, a Utah-based company that employs 26 Afghan refugee women to repurpose blue wrap from Intermountain operating rooms into handcrafted items like crossbody bags and zipper pouches.
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“Intermountain Health’s commitment to local sourcing isn’t just about where dollars are spent; it’s about who those dollars uplift,” said Shane Hughes, supplier and community relations director at Intermountain. “By creating stable jobs and helping local businesses, we help strengthen the economic foundation of the communities we serve and bring hope for a better future.”
