Melissa J. Benton

Melissa J. Benton is a Professor in the Department of Nursing at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). She holds positions in the Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences, with a focus on nursing education and research. Contact: (719) 255-4140 | Office: University Hall 147A.

Her professional credentials include PhD, RN, FACSM, and FGSA, reflecting expertise in gerontology, exercise physiology, and clinical nursing. Research interests emphasize aging populations, health promotion, and integrative health strategies.

Awards:

• Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (FACSM)
• Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America (FGSA)

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