Racquel Stephen
Health/environment reporterRacquel Stephen is WXXI's health reporter. 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 local children’s hospital is currently at capacity, and one pediatric specialist says this is due to multiple factors. -
Monroe County is partnering with the Ibero-American Action League to collect donations for people affected by Hurricane Fiona.
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The University of Rochester and the Rochester City School District are partnering again, this time to provide mental health training to school staff.
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Nine more women were inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame on Saturday. The women joined an elite group of more than 300 women who are recognized for their contributions to society.
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Blood transfusions are life-saving procedures, but patients with blood disorders can't take blood from just anyone. As of recent, blood banks are looking for specific blood antigens to help sickle cell patients --amid an ongoing shortage.
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Health officials say vaccination and education campaigns have driven down the spread of monkeypox in Monroe County. New York state has expanded access to the vaccine.
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Monroe County officials are trying to make the new omicron-specific COVID-19 booster more accessible for everyone who is eligible by opening free clinics starting Wednesday.
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With early flu predictions and anticipated COVID-19 surges, Rochester Regional’s infectious disease specialist Dr. Emil Lesho said the fall and winter could bring more severe illness.
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The nonprofit Ukraine Medical Relief Fund, organized under the Rochester Regional Health Foundations, is among the groups collecting donations to buy and deliver medicine and medical supplies to clinics across Ukraine.
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Doctors say patients can prevent diabetes even after a prediabetes diagnosis by changing their diet and lifestyle.
