Sara Teichholtz completed her premedical studies at Wellesley College, graduating cum laude with a degree in Neuroscience. She then completed her medical training at the Medical School for International Health at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Be’er Sheva, Israel, to gain exposure to cross-cultural medicine and global health. She was drawn to complete her psychiatric training at the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. because of unique opportunities available to work with diverse and underserved populations including refugees, immigrants, and survivors of political torture. During residency she completed the GW Resident Fellowship in Health Policy, and remains passionate about social justice in medicine, advocacy, health policy, and healthcare reform, interests were which further strengthened by spending her final year of residency at the housing-first CSA Pathways to Housing. She is board certified in psychiatry and plans to complete further training in hospice and palliative medicine.
As Crises Increase – We Continue 24/7
As you might imagine, there has been an increase in anxiety, sleeplessness, and nightmares among clients. Things have undeniably changed in our community. However, our individualized approach to care remains […]
We’ve been serving DC for 40 years
Though we are technically closed we are still working hard. Some of our programs have been interrupted and others modified – but essential services remain. A number of our clients […]
What’s Happening Right Now
We wanted to update you on McClendon Center’s Covid-19 response efforts and to thank all of you who have expressed care and concern. We appreciate you. We have continued to […]
Uncertain Times? Our #1 Focus Remains Safe Care
It has been an extraordinary couple weeks in the District and the country. There are still many unknowns surrounding the Covid 19 virus. We will do our best to […]
Our Year-End Appeal – letter from Dennis
During this past year, more than 1,000 men and women began their journeys toward recovery with McClendon Center. Thanks to you and your generosity, we are able to provide them […]