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VERO BEACH, Fla. — A wave of community support could play a pivotal role in the future of maternity care in Indian River County, as local leaders weigh options to sustain labor and delivery services at the county's only hospital offering them.

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This week, survey results and public feedback collected through town halls were presented to the Indian River County Hospital District, offering a clear message from residents.

“You have the public’s support to do what you need to do keep birth services open in Indian River County,” said Steve Vancore, who worked on the maternity services survey.

Currently, Cl

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