Christi Demitz, MSW
Christi Demitz joined Michigan State University Extension in 2014 as a health educator. Her current coverage area includes Clare, Gladwin, Isabella, Mecosta, Missaukee, Osceola, and Wexford counties. In her role, she provides health education to prevent and manage chronic conditions such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, asthma, and depression.
Christi is trained in the following programs:
Stress Less with Mindfulness
Mindfulness for Wellbeing
RELAX: Alternatives to Anger
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
A Matter of Balance
Chronic Disease PATH (Personal Action Towards Health)
Chronic Pain PATH (Personal Action Towards Health)
Diabetes PATH (Personal Action Towards Health)
Dining with Diabetes
SLEEP: SLeep Education for Everyone Program
Before joining MSU Extension, Christi spent 10 years as a public health consultant where she implemented chronic disease prevention programs, managed grants and contracts, and collected data to measure the effectiveness of interventions.
Christi holds a master’s in social work from Michigan State University and a bachelor’s in administration from Central Michigan University. She is a Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Master Trainer, a Certified Family Life Educator, and the statewide coordinator for the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program for MSU.
Related Work
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MSU Extension holding diabetes education lunchtime series in fall
Published on September 17, 2024
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Lunchtime series offers tips for the holidays
Published on September 4, 2024
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Keeping your heart healthy: Steps to keep you on track
Published on January 29, 2024
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As our population ages, unique challenges and needs continue to emerge
Published on December 8, 2023
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When does misplacing our keys turn into an issue?
Published on November 13, 2023
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September is Healthy Aging® Month
Published on August 24, 2023
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MSU Extension awarded four-year, $600,000 grant for chronic disease management programming
Published on June 16, 2023
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Advance care planning
Published on March 28, 2023
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Diabetes meal plans include favorite foods
Published on December 12, 2022