Healthcare in Cherpunkal has seen massive development in recent years, transforming the village into a prominent medical destination in the Kottayam district.
- **Mar Sleeva Medicity Palai**: Located directly in Cherpunkal, this is a massive, state-of-the-art multi-specialty tertiary care hospital founded by the Diocese of Palai. It serves as the primary healthcare provider for the village and surrounding regions, offering advanced medical, surgical, and emergency care. - **Primary Clinics and Pharmacies**: Several smaller independent pharmacies and primary care clinics operate near the church and the hospital junction to serve local residents and pilgrims. - **Traditional Medicine**: Like much of Kerala, the village also has practitioners of Ayurveda and homeopathy available for holistic health treatments.