My Dad’s family came through Ellis Island in October 1927. The stories my grandpa and grandma told about their health checks back then were amazing. My then-seven year old uncle (now deceased) spoke rarely of his recollection of a cavity search. It really traumatized him.
When I IMMIGRATED to the USA in 1971 I had to have a clean bill of health, x-rays and shots BEFORE I came here...
The US Embassy chose the doctor, I paid the high doctor’s bills...