Mid-Columbia Medical Center is conducting an online survey as it continues to explore potential strategic partnerships.  MCMC Business Development Director Travis Dray said they conducted some community and employee listening sessions to gather input, and this is another step in that effort.  The survey can be access from mcmc.net at its partnership evaluation page.  Dray says priorities in their partnership evaluation includes maintaining its local identity and an alignment with the culture of the facility.  He adds they will be receiving proposals from organizations interested in a partnership with MCMC on Friday, and then begin a due diligence process to narrow down the potential candidates, emphasizing staying independent is still an option.