If I have a chance to bring it up sometime I will!

This is a great idea! Have you brought it up to anyone on council? Seriously.

Mostly I feel like if there are major problems, step up and work to fix them. Do the work. It’s not easy. Leading, especially now, is HARD. And those leading our associations need to make careful decisions for the short and long term.

Steve Ruggles recently gave a talk at IU about the Census and I was struck by how the PAA leadership shifted from being largely connected to these affiliated with the Census to those with NIH funding and pop centers.

I‘ve not been following closely, but this is exactly what I think when I hear people disparage ASA for [insert reason]. We are stronger together (see also: the AMA). Do I appreciate other associations? Yes. But giving up on ASA will undermine us in so many ways, as *sociologists*.

In all seriousness, the ASA medical sociology section has an impressive slate of candidates. And I’ve collaborated with Brian and Mike — they are truly an impressive team, even if their poster making skills leave a little to be desired.

I’m not really sure how to describe this because the images look nothing like Brian and Mike. 😆

Do you believe in hope? Do you want to end the tyranny of Brea Perry’s statements about “big, beautiful” things? Vote the Kelly-Vuolo ticket for Med Soc Chair and Secretary-Treasurer! In the past dozen years, we’ve co-authored over 50 articles together, been Investigators together on 6 NIH grants, received Med Soc and other sections’ awards for joint work, both been Chairs of other ASA sections, both been standing members of federal review panels, both been ASA Editors (Kelly for JHSB/Vuolo for Soc Methodology), yadda, yadda, yadda. Do you want to see that teamwork brought to you, Med Soc?! What do you have to lose (aside from the functional integrity of the section)? See our campaign poster, here: tinyurl.com/e5mwpn57. (Disclaimer: Image generated by AI from faculty profile pictures; may not accurately display age or attractiveness.)

Think ASA (@asanews.bsky.social) elections are boring? Not so fast. Brian Kelly (IU) and Mike Vuolo (OSU) are upping the ante with their personal statement and CAMPAIGN POSTER for chair & secretary-treasurer of the medical sociology section 😆

This is my favorite climate change chart. Japanese monks, aristocrats, and emperors kept meticulous records of cherry blossom festivals for 1,200 years and accidentally built the world's longest climate dataset.

New @urbaninstitute.bsky.social estimates of two H.R. 1 cuts targeting #Medicaid expansion: work reporting requirements & 6 month renewals. Depending on state mitigation, expansion enrollment falls 5 to 10 million (27-55%) in 2028 compared to 18 million under prior law. www.urban.org/research/pub...

Call for Nominations: The 2026 Paul Farmer Lectureship and Award for Global Health Equity The McGill School of Population and Global Health (SPGH) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Paul Farmer Award for Global Health Equity. Submit your nomination by the deadline of Friday, June 12...

Call for Nominations: The 2026 Paul Farmer Lectureship and Award for Global Health Equity @mcgill.ca @mcgillspgh.bsky.social

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The Best, Easiest Cherry Pie Uses Fresh or Frozen Fruit Here's how to make a flawless cherry pie every time, regardless of whether you use fresh or frozen fruit! It's always crispy on the bottom, flaky on the top, and perfection inside.

So delicious! Only had frozen cherries but they worked well

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Unbaked pie with fluted crust, a pi symbol cut out the middle

Cooked cherry pie featuring the golden crust and the pi symbol

Rolled up my sleeves for my once a year baking attempt to celebrate Pi Day, a mix of sweet and sour cherries

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Difficult people in your life might make you age faster, study suggests New research suggests that difficult people, a.k.a. “hasslers,” contribute to chronic stress and elevate epigenetic biomarkers associated with aging.

Relatable: hasslers harm your health. Oh wow, they may make you age faster too. Wait, it’s work by @letitbk.bsky.social & Brea Perry, with quotes by Deb Umberson.

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Our department is hiring! Consider applying for those who have research areas in medicine, health and/or well-being. Follow the link to apply: careercenter.asanet.org/job/1311234/...

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IU Bloomington Sociology Location Bloomington Position Summary The Department of Sociology (https://sociology.indiana.edu/index.html) at Indiana University, Bloomington, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor to begin in the fall of 2026 in the general area of sociology of medicine, health, and/or well-being broadly defined. We encourage applicants whose research in medicine, health, and/or well-being would complement department strengths in the areas of education, social psychology, political sociology, sociology of the family, sociology of inequality, stratification, and population. The tenure home for this position will be in the Department of Sociology. Ph.D. in Sociology is required at time of appointment. Applicants should apply online at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/30984 including a cover letter; CV; statements on research and/or teaching; up to three writing samples; and contact information for three letters of reference. Applications must be complete by November 16, 2025, to receive full consideration. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Queries can be sent to Fabio Rojas (frojas@iu.edu), Department of Sociology Chair, or Jennifer Barber (jenbarb@iu.edu), Chair of the Search Committee. Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Oh hey, little update. Indiana University Department of Sociology is hiring this fall. Keeping you on your toes deadline is 11/16. We’re looking for an assistant professor specializing in sociology of medicine, health, and/or well-being broadly defined. indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/30984

It’s here, time to celebrate the Interdisciplinary Association for Population Health Sciences 10 year anniversary! #IAPHS2025

🏆 We’re excited to announce our 2025 award winners! 🏅 Recipients will be honored at our conference in Pittsburgh, September 8–11, 2025. Congratulations to all! 🎉 #pophealth #IAPHS2025 iaphs.org/congratulati...

Live: Neighbors describe volley of gunfire in attack that killed two children, wounded 17 Sources identified Robin Westman, 23, as the shooter, who died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the scene. One source told the Star Tribune Westman’s mother once worked at Annunciation.

As we mourn today's Annunciation Church shooting, the reporting and photojournalism are almost too much to take in; sharing this gift link for those seeking good local coverage from Minneapolis. www.startribune.com/minneapolis-...

Eager to read, great work here to the full team!

a man wearing glasses stands in front of a blackboard that says " neolithic " on it Alt: a Harrison Ford in wearing glasses stands in front of a blackboard that says " neolithic " on it - from the Indiana Jones series

Teaching this fall? Consider saving time for in-class office hours. Mine are only 5-10 min at the very end of class but I have a line of students asking questions they’d otherwise skip.

Medicaid Cuts Could Have Vast Ripple Effects in This Rural Colorado Community - KFF Health News In rural Colorado and across rural America, Medicaid is a lifeline, especially for people who wouldn’t otherwise have easy access to health care. That includes low-income seniors who need supplemental...

Across rural America, Medicaid is a lifeline, especially for people who wouldn’t otherwise have easy access to health care. With Medicaid cuts looming, people are bracing for the impact.
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Will there be a spread of pies at the welcome reception? I feel like that would truly motivate (even if it’s not your pie)

An excellent summary of the ripple effect this will have on us all: The hidden costs of cutting Medicaid

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View of the Chicago River meeting Lake Michigan. There are skyscrapers to the left side and boats in the river. In the distance is Navy Pier with the Ferris wheel. It is a bright and sunny day with blue skies and white puffy clouds.

Beautiful city, lovely people! Thank you Chicago for hosting the #ASA2025 annual meeting of the American Sociological Association (@asanews.bsky.social)!

Grateful to be on this panel, and thank you to Tiffany Joseph for organizing it. Follow @asanews.bsky.social and @iusociology.bsky.social for more on the #ASA2025 meeting.

4 in 10 pregnant patients and 1 in 4 people use Medicaid. Shifting access among such a large population will have implications for the health of the entire population (and the HC institutions we rely upon). A major population health topic for demographers to prioritize. #ASA2025

Sociologists are poised to compliment work by health service researchers, h econ, and h policy researchers. We provide unique theoretical and methodological perspectives on this phenomena. #ASA2025

Medical/health scholars, we are about to experience a tsunami ripple through our health care system as millions lose access & HC systems lose money to keep the lights on. This *is* a structural determinant of health worthy of prioritizing 👇🏼 #ASA2025