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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Researchers say they have identified a strong link between severe carpal tunnel syndrome and the development of congestive heart failure. -
Throughout the month of February, WXXI’s Health, equity and community reporter Racquel Stephen will highlight Black locals whose impact in the community may have gone unheard of but is making a big difference. -
There’s a new therapy being tested at Rochester Regional that will make patients with chronic heart failure sweat. -
Throughout the month of February, WXXI’s Health, equity and community reporter, Racquel Stephen, will highlight Black locals whose impact in the community may have gone unheard of, but is making a big difference. -
Doctors are examining ways to prevent heart disease, stroke, and cardiovascular risk factors through treating other related illnesses earlier. -
A sharp increase in fees associated with temporary U.S. work visas has put a damper on a nurse recruitment effort at Rochester Regional Health. -
Due to staff issues and other factors, nursing homes nationally and across the region are operating below capacity. -
Officials said more than 300 volunteers are needed to support the athletes and their families. -
The American toy company Mattel has released its first-ever Barbie with autism spectrum disorder. -
Changes in how graduate degree programs are classified could put a cap on what students can borrow in federal student loans.
