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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ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections" on June 13, 2025, guest host Racquel Stephen and her guests discuss the importance of paternal figures and local fatherhood programs. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections" on June 13, 2025, guest host Racquel Stephen hosts a discussion on how federal funding cuts will impact HIV/AIDS research and what this means for patients. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections" on June 13, 2025, guest host Racquel Stephen explores the possible impact of funding cuts to HIV/AIDS research. Then, fathers on the importance of paternal figures in kids' lives. -
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to replace all 17 members of the CDC’s vaccine experts panel is facing pushback. -
The Healthy Baby Network is providing Black fathers with a space to celebrate and be recognized on Father's Day. -
The Canadian wildfires are expected to disrupt the air quality in this area within the next few days. -
The child reportedly fell from the Andrews Street bridge Sunday afternoon after climbing the railing. -
Rochester Regional Health is working to alleviate the region’s nursing shortage by recruiting and retaining more international nurses. -
The Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies Act will categorize all prenatal and postpartum expenses as essential health benefits. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections" on 5/16/25, guest host Racquel Stephen and her guests discuss prom culture: from fashion to rite of passage to social phenomenon.
