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City Board of Health congratulates former Environmental Director, look for new one
By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com
Now former Portsmouth City Environmental Health Director Andy Gedeon (left) discussed his new role during the Feb. 20 city organizational meeting. Photo by Patrick Keck.
PORTSMOUTH When he leaves the Portsmouth City Health Department, Andy Gedeon will continue serving the city but his co-workers say he will be missed.
The news was delivered during the city Board of Health Zoom meeting Wednesday night, where a resolution celebrating the former Environmental health director for his service.
“I can’t believe it’s been 10 years,” said Health Commissioner Chris Smith, Gedeon being his first hire. “When we came on, there was a lot of distrust between the city and the health department. Ten years later, we have an excellent working relationship with the city and most of that is thanks to the hard work of Andy.” ....

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