What does it mean when a hospital has “masonic” in the name?

Question

example: Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

In: 4

Answer 1

I would assume that freemasons invested in the hospital. It should have no influence on the care you receive.

Answer 2

Paid for by Freemasons presumably. Can you provide an example?

Answer 3

Others have given great answers (Freemasons). I thought I’d point out that Shriners Hospitals are another example of this.