01/12/2026
🚨NEW TEAM MEMBER🚨
We are pleased to welcome Rebecca Smith, DVM, PhD, to the South Cook County Mosquito Abatement District team. Dr. Smith is an infectious disease epidemiologist working with SCCMAD through CDC-supported efforts and the Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Diseases. She brings expertise in disease surveillance, modeling, and forecasting of West Nile virus and tick-borne diseases, helping turn data into practical strategies that strengthen mosquito control efforts and protect public health across South Cook County.
We Are So Grateful To Have Her Join Us This Season!