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 Trump administration continue to cut back on HIV funding. -
A new report released this week aims to end child poverty in Rochester. -
The Wilmot Cancer Institute celebrated receiving a National Cancer Institute designation on Wednesday. -
Each year the National Susan B. Anthony Museum and House in Rochester honors Susan B. Anthony's death by hanging a wreath on the door of her long-time residence at 17 Madison Street. -
More young adults are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer than ever before, and researchers are still exploring why. -
Cornell University researchers used a new technology to design a vaccine that they say provides full protection against both flu and the COVID-19 viruses.
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The nursing home recently launched its respite program to give caregivers staying on its campus some time away from their responsibilities. -
Two of Rochester’s Black churches have joined a statewide campaign to help increase access to health services in underserved communities. -
UR Medicine homecare workers are gearing up for a possible one-day strike after months of failed contract negotiations. -
To honor Black history month, Rochester Regional Health hosted a lecture by spiritual and religion expert Teddy Reeves.
