A resident of Las Vegas, Thomas Jurbala serves as director of senior housing with The Calida Group. Thomas Jurbala is heavily involved with philanthropy, both personally and through his Las Vegas-based company. One of the organizations that Calida supports is the American Lung Association, which is dedicated to improving lung health across the country.
Ending smoking is one of the most important avenues to improving lung health. Research has shown that more men than women continue to smoke, so the organization launched a special initiative to help men quit during National Men’s Health Week in June.
Smokers are more likely to quit successfully when they receive support and create a strategic plan for dealing with cravings. Through its Freedom From Smoking program, the American Lung Association helps individuals identify and execute the lifestyle changes necessary for achieving a smoke-free life. Through the program, smokers learn how to manage stress, create a supportive environment, and deal with common situations that can derail quitting efforts.
