Daniel P. Schultz, MD, Class of 1926

“Daniel Schultz had two carefree days in his life – yesterday and tomorrow”. This quote simply summarizes the life of Dr. Schultz. Schultz was a Port Jervis “Landmark”, an old family doctor who never gave up on his dream. His life would center around medicine, yet Schultz found time to be schooled in other concentrations. He would acquire his law degree from LaSalle and also served as assistant pastor at the Fernwood Methodist Church as an undergrad. He dedicated his career in medicine to helping others. He was the guiding force behind Doctors Sunnyside Hospital, the first full-care medical institution here in Port Jervis. His vision for this facility would hold great promise for the future, Doc delivered over 2000 babies, many of which he termed, “rural free deliveries”. Schultz was a firm believer in the house call, saying it was easier to evaluate patients in their own homes. Doc was not just a man, he was an institution.