Planet Health doubled down on its stance on trans inclusion and has since been been the sufferer of bomb threats. (DON EMMERT/AFP by way of Getty)
Police in Louisiana have responded to 3 bomb threats at Planet Health gyms, after greater than a dozen places had been focused throughout the US in current weeks.
On Wednesday (17 April), Shreveport police responded to centres on West seventieth Avenue, Youree Drive, and East Bert Kouns Industrial Loop.
The West seventieth Avenue health club was evacuated by officers however all of the websites are actually operating usually.
Final month, Planet Health turned the topic of a right-wing backlash after it selected to double down on its trans inclusivity. Since then, the health club franchise has been the main focus of at the very least 17 bomb hoaxes.

The backlash towards Planet Health got here after a video of a gym-goer in Wisconsin complaining {that a} transgender lady was utilizing the ladies’s bogs went viral final month.
Following an change of emails change, Planet Health reaffirmed its dedication to inclusion.
The coverage, which was shared with the consumer, reads: “All members, together with transgender members, might use Planet Health locker-room services and [programmes] based mostly on their self-reported gender id.
“These services embody loos, showers and all different services separated by intercourse. Wherever doable, Planet Health golf equipment ought to keep non-public altering areas in every locker-room for the consolation of all members.”