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John Simmerman

John Simmerman

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Founder and Host, Active Towns

Austin, Boulder

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Total articles 127

  • A Surgeon's Take on Crash Prevention w/ Dr. Matthew Schaeffer (video available) on Apple Podcasts

    By John Simmerman Verified| Apple Podcasts@ In this episode, I connect with Dr. Matt Schaeffer, MD, general surgery resident at Wright State University Premiere Health in Dayton, OH, for a discussion about the nuance of bike lane design, encouraging more people to ride for optimal health and crash prevention all from a medical perspective.

    By John Simmerman Verified · Apple Podcasts

    Nov. 28, 2023

  • Dark PR w/ Grant Ennis (video available) | Active Towns | Episode 201

    By John Simmerman Verified, Grant Ennis| transistor.fm@ In this episode, the first of Season Six of the Active Towns Podcast: Conversations About Creating a Culture of Activity, I speak with Grant Ennis, the author of the fascinating and thought-provoking new book Dark PR: How corporate disinformation harms our health and the environment.

    By John Simmerman Verified, Grant Ennis · transistor.fm

    Sep. 01, 2023

  • A Surgeon's Take on Crash Prevention w/ Dr. Matthew Schaeffer (video available) on Apple Podcasts

    By John Simmerman Verified| Apple Podcasts@ In this episode, I connect with Dr. Matt Schaeffer, MD, general surgery resident at Wright State University Premiere Health in Dayton, OH, for a discussion about the nuance of bike lane design, encouraging more people to ride for optimal health and crash prevention all from a medical perspective.

    By John Simmerman Verified · Apple Podcasts

    Nov. 28, 2023

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Active Towns

Active Towns is a health promotion initiative led by John Simmerman, a public health professional with over 30 years of experience. The organization aims to inspire the creation of safe and inviting environments that encourage a "Culture of Activity" for people of all ages and abilities. It focuses on exploring and profiling "Active Towns" worldwide to promote healthy, active communities. Active Towns operates as a multimedia platform, producing videos, podcasts, and blog posts. It offers a range of services, including activity asset mapping, study tours, consulting on active transportation, and community engagement initiatives. The organization also provides public speaking, workshops, and training to educate stakeholders on best practices for creating active living environments. Through its YouTube channel and podcast, "Active Towns: Conversations About Creating a Culture of Activity," it shares stories and insights from various communities globally, highlighting successful examples of active living.

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Founded: 2012