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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Throughout the month of May, WXXI is telling stories about Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage. -
It’s been almost a month since an armed civilian entered Rochester General Hospital and threatened staff. The hospital is working on making safety improvements. -
A new University of Rochester Medical Center study suggests that ibuprofen and exercise can help with “chemo brain”. -
YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County are hosting the 20th annual Empowering Women Luncheon with special guest Venus Williams. -
Dr. Randall Green joined Rochester Regional Health in 2024 as executive medical director of the Sands-Constellation heart and vascular institute. -
One environmental specialist says old housing infrastructure coupled with climate change is exacerbating asthma symptoms. -
The community baby shower takes place on Sunday, May 3. Brouk said it's a way to connect hundreds of parents and caregivers with community organizations and resources. -
The Eastman Institute of Oral Health received a $2.16 million federal grant that will help train dentists on how to better treat individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. -
The Healthy Baby Network will kick off Black Maternal Health week on April 11th with a walk-a-thon. -
The University of Rochester Medical Center reopened its renovated and modernized clinical research center this week after flood damage, in December 2022, forced closure.
