PHILADELPHIA - Dr. Cheryl Bettigole, who has served as Philadelphia's Acting Health Commissioner since May, was officially appointed to the position on Thursday. "I’m confident that with her experience, vision, and steadfast leadership, we’ve found the best person to lead the Health Department as we work urgently on multiple fronts to ensure the health and wellbeing of all residents," Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said in a statement announcing the appointment. MORE CORONAVIRUS HEADLINESBettigole moved into the role as Acting Health Commissioner in the spring when Dr.
Thomas Farley was forced to resign amid controversy about the handling of remains from the 1985 MOVE bombing.Dr. Bettigole is a board-certified family physician with a Doctor.