AWM3 Advocating for Policy ISBAR Summary
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D025 Task 1 ISBAR Summary Template
Public Leader’s Name and Title: Lily Wu, Mayor of The City of Wichita, Kansas
(I) Identify Self:
My Name is Caitlin McManus, and I am a registered nurse advocating for the reintroduction of
community water fluoridation (CWF) in Wichita, Kansas, through a public health ordinance. The
goal is to improve oral health outcomes, reduce disparities, and align Wichita with national
public health standards.
(S) Situation
Wichita is currently one of the largest cities in the United States without fluoridated public
water. Despite the proven safety and effectiveness of water fluoridation, a 2012 ballot initiative
to fluoridate the city’s water was unsuccessful. However, dental decay rates, particularly among
low-income and minority populations, remain high. Public health experts, dentists, and national
organizations are urging renewed efforts to implement CWF as a cost-effective, equitable
preventive health measure.
(B) Background
Fluoride occurs naturally in Wichita's water at about 0.32 ppm, well below the CDC-
recommended 0.7 ppm for cavity prevention. The CDC and the American Dental Association
both support community water fluoridation as a safe and effective public health intervention. The
American Dental Association endorses that a lack of fluoridation contributes to higher rates of
untreated dental caries, which can lead to further tooth decay and costly dental treatments. Local
Change Template
D025 Task 1 ISBAR Summary Template
Public Leader’s Name and Title: Lily Wu, Mayor of The City of Wichita, Kansas
(I) Identify Self:
My Name is Caitlin McManus, and I am a registered nurse advocating for the reintroduction of
community water fluoridation (CWF) in Wichita, Kansas, through a public health ordinance. The
goal is to improve oral health outcomes, reduce disparities, and align Wichita with national
public health standards.
(S) Situation
Wichita is currently one of the largest cities in the United States without fluoridated public
water. Despite the proven safety and effectiveness of water fluoridation, a 2012 ballot initiative
to fluoridate the city’s water was unsuccessful. However, dental decay rates, particularly among
low-income and minority populations, remain high. Public health experts, dentists, and national
organizations are urging renewed efforts to implement CWF as a cost-effective, equitable
preventive health measure.
(B) Background
Fluoride occurs naturally in Wichita's water at about 0.32 ppm, well below the CDC-
recommended 0.7 ppm for cavity prevention. The CDC and the American Dental Association
both support community water fluoridation as a safe and effective public health intervention. The
American Dental Association endorses that a lack of fluoridation contributes to higher rates of
untreated dental caries, which can lead to further tooth decay and costly dental treatments. Local
