U.S. Naval Hospital Naples Recognized as 2025 Leapfrog Top General Hospital

Photo By Todd D Folts | Captain Raynese Roberts presents the Leapfrog Top General Hospital Award to LT Michael Ahner on behalf of U.S. Naval Hospital Naples.  

ITALY

01.12.2026

Story by Todd D Folts 

U.S. Naval Hospital Naples

NAPLES, Italy — U.S. Naval Hospital Naples has been named a 2025 Leapfrog Top General Hospital, placing the military treatment facility among an elite group recognized nationally for excellence in patient safety, quality, and operational efficiency. The distinction, awarded by The Leapfrog Group, underscores the hospital’s sustained commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care to service members, their families, and beneficiaries throughout the European region. “This recognition reflects the professionalism, dedication, and teamwork of our entire staff,” said CAPT Raynese Roberts, Commanding Officer U.S. Naval Hospital Naples. “Achieving this level of excellence requires constant focus on patient safety, clinical quality, and continuous improvement across every department.” The Leapfrog designation follows a series of significant accreditation and certification achievements by the command. U.S. Naval Hospital Naples successfully completed accreditation by The Joint Commission under the Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals, as well as accreditation of its Behavioral Health Program. In addition, the hospital earned Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) certification for both Medical Home Port Naval Hospital Naples and Branch Health Clinic Capodichino. During a formal recognition ceremony, the following certificates and awards were presented on behalf of their respective clinics:

• Hospital Accreditation Program Certificate presented to CDR Ross Mullinax (Chief Medical Officer) on behalf of U.S. Naval Hospital Naples.
• Behavioral Health Care Program Certificate presented to LT Brook Simms (Behavioral Health).
• Primary Care Medical Home Certificates presented to CDR Mia Jin (Medical Home Port Naval Hospital Naples) and CDR Paolo Acedera (Branch Health Clinic Capodichino).
• Leapfrog Top General Hospital Award presented to LT Michael Ahner (Pharmacy) on behalf of U.S. Naval Hospital Naples.

Together, these achievements highlight U.S. Naval Hospital Naples’ comprehensive approach to healthcare delivery—integrating medical readiness, patient-centered care, and evidence-based safety practices in support of the U.S. Navy mission overseas.

• Date Taken: 01.12.2026
• Date Posted: 01.27.2026 03:26
• Story ID: 556847
• Location: IT