Racquel Stephen
Health, equity and community reporterRacquel Stephen is WXXI's health, equity and community reporter and producer. She joined the newsroom in 2021.
Racquel’s multifaceted radio background includes reporting for WAER in Syracuse and as a host for WLGZ-HD2 in Rochester.
Racquel holds a bachelor's degree in English literature from the University of Rochester and a master's degree in broadcasting and digital journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.
Racquel’s interest in health reporting stems from navigating through the developmental disabilities of her toddler son, and witnessing inequities within the health care system.
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The state's Black Legislative Task Force has secured $30 million for nonprofits who help underserved communities. -
The holiday season is quickly approaching, and officials say now is the time to get your flu shot before you gather with family.
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This information, officials said, empowers participants to make informed, preventative health care decisions in partnership with their providers. -
The family of Charles "Toot" Wilson Jr. brought his casket to one of his favorite childhood places: "The Cage" on Frost Avenue. -
Wade Norwood and Marlene Bassett started sharing the title when Common Ground Health and Rochester Regional Health Information Organization merged in 2024. -
Willow Domestic Violence Center is encouraging the community to show more support to domestic violence survivors when they come forward. -
The program will offer moms $1,000 monthly stipend for two years. -
Highland Hospital held its job fair this month at Radio Social, a local entertainment and event venue with a bowling alley. -
One of the co-founders for Trillium Health announced that he will be stepping down from his leadership position at the end of the year. -
The New York State health department partnered with New York Quitline to launch the DropTheVape texting program.
