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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The University of Rochester Medicine Golisano Children's Hospital launched its Pediatric Mobile Clinic Initiative on Wednesday outside the Thomas Ryan R Center on Webster Avenue. -
When it comes to cancer screenings and detection, some argue that artificial intelligence has made radiologists "better at what they do." -
The Strong National Museum of Play host free vision screenings for kids in pre-K to high school, in a collaboration between CooperVision and the University of Rochester Medicine Flaum Eye Institute. -
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The Black Culture Festival is returning downtown for its seventh year. Organizers say that festival goers can expect fun, food and fashion at the two-day event. -
The Breast Cancer Coalition is hosting its monthly webinar series to discuss dental hygiene during and after cancer treatment.
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Celia McIntosh of Rochester is one of 59 nurse practitioners nationwide to be selected for the 2026 Class of Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. -
This year’s grand marshal and honorary marshal of the Rochester Pride Parade has been announced.
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Two local teens, Winnie Jiang and Ved Deshmukh, have been recognized by New York State Tobacco Control for their work toward creating a tobacco-free community. -
Rochester is experiencing its first heat wave of the summer, and one doctor is advising the public on how to remain safe and comfortable.
