Kenna Sheak is a dedicated physician of Muscogee and Cherokee heritage, along with European descent. Born and raised in New Mexico, she pursued her medical education at the University of New Mexico, where she completed her medical school, pediatric residency, and served as chief resident at the University of New Mexico Hospital.
Following her training, Kenna relocated with her husband and son to Cincinnati, Ohio, to join the Pediatric Hospital Medicine division at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Her professional interests lie in Native American health education, particularly focusing on training healthcare professionals to better understand and address the unique health needs of Indigenous communities. Additionally, she is committed to improving the screening processes for health-related social needs within the inpatient unit, striving to enhance patient care and outcomes.
Through her work, Kenna aims to bridge cultural understanding in healthcare, advocate for vulnerable populations, and foster an inclusive approach to pediatric medicine.