Racquel Stephen
Health/environment reporterRacquel Stephen is WXXI's health reporter. 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 CDC estimates that one fifth of recent COVID cases across the state and country are caused by the new JN.1 strain of the virus.
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WellNow has threatened to stop accepting Excellus insurance after December 31st if the company doesn’t agree to boost the rates it pays the provider.
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The protesters included members from 1199 SEIU and 200United SEIU unions, supporters and friends fighting for what they called livable wages and benefits.
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The Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing at St. John Fisher University received a multimillion-dollar donation just in time for its fifth-year anniversary.
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What once was a Sears department store at The Marketplace mall in Henrietta is now an enormous, technologically advanced orthopedic facility.
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Two SEIU unions at the University of Rochester on Thursday issued a 10-day notice to the university that they will strike.
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After multiple bargaining sessions and an informational picket, the two SEIU unions at the University of Rochester have authorized a strike in a nearly unanimous vote.
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After 40 years, Dr. Nancy Bennett is retiring from a career as a community health leader. When asked why now, Nana — as she is affectionately called by her peers — said it's time for new voices and new ideas.
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A CPR training opportunity for bystanders only requires a library card.
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Diversifying the force has been on the industry's agenda for years across the country. And locally, it’s at the forefront of the new Rochester Fire Department chief’s plans. Two young women — who happen to be identical twins — are working to be part of the change.