Shane Strum, interim CEO of the healthcare network, noted that both executives have demonstrated a proven commitment to quality, patient safety, and organizational culture. These internal promotions come as the health system looks to maintain its clinical standards across its South Florida footprint. Stephen Demers, who previously led the Miramar facility since 2023, now moves to oversee Memorial Hospital West. His tenure at Miramar was marked by consecutive 'A' Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group and a 5-Star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. With a career spanning over three decades, Demers has held roles at major institutions including the University of Miami Health System and Brigham and Women's Hospital, following his service in the U.S. Navy Medical Service Corps.

Felicia Turnley steps into the Miramar leadership role after more than 25 years with the Memorial system, most recently serving as CEO of Memorial Hospital Pembroke. Her track record includes managing the expansion of freestanding emergency services in southwest Broward, specifically the opening of the Red Road and Douglas Road ERs, while maintaining high patient safety benchmarks. Turnley is well-acquainted with her new assignment, having previously served as the chief operating officer at Memorial Hospital West. She is expected to transition into the Miramar post in the coming weeks, while Demers officially assumed his duties at Memorial Hospital West on July 27, 2026.