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.
Reach her at rstephen@wxxi.org.
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Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. During this time, WXXI will honor the contributions and influence the Latinx culture has had on our community. -
The URochester School of Nursing will now be called the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. -
A person with measles visited Strong Memorial Hospital's Emergency Department during the overnight hours of Sept. 7-8. -
The Seneca Park Zoo is inviting the public to its annual "Honoring Haudenosaunee Relationships Day" this Saturday.
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Chancellor King first met with staff and students at Monroe Community College's nursing department, which recently became eligible for the SUNY Reconnect program. -
The Gianniny brothers, who have invested millions in Rochester's East End, are launching a festival to celebrate the district. -
Polycystic ovary syndrome, a condition that was once solely considered a reproductive disorder, underwent a recent name change. Now doctors are doing more research to better help women cope with the complications. -
The Seneca Park Zoo welcomes 43 year old Felix to its all-female herd. -
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first ever mRNA flu vaccine for ages 50 and up.
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The New York state office of addiction services and support has released funding to a dozen recovery community and outreach centers statewide to strengthen their youth programming.
