Daniel Hanley

Daniel Francis Hanley (born 1916) was a highly respected Maine physician who provided medical care during World War II, served as Bowdoin College's doctor for more than thirty years, served as the chief Olympic team doctor, and worked passionately to improve the quality of health care outcomes.

Dr. Hanley lived in the same house on Federal Street, less than one mile from Bowdoin, in Brunswick, Maine for more than fifty years. He was admired for his profound intelligence, zestful humor, kindness, and furvor for life.

Dr. Hanley once saw a patient in his office who described his symptoms for Hanley's diagnosis. The patient complained of an upset stomach, and simulataneously cloudy thinking. Dr. Hanley responded "If you've got a fire in the basement, you're bound to have a little smoke in the attic."

Daniel and his wife, Maria, together raised four children and eleven grandchildren. All four children have continued on his project to make healthcare the best that it can be. He died in 2001.

The Hanley Trust was subsequently formed as a vehicle to continue his work on improving the quality of health care outcomes for patients.